Dryburgh In The Sky

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance Double Figs 8 (1s/4s cross down/up). 1s/4s finish in middle 1st/4th place, 2s+3s face on sides forming square set
9-16 Interlocking R&L (1s with 4s, 2s with 3s) all changing places RH up/down then change places LH across. End: 1s and 4s no polite turn and face out, 2s+3s retain final LH in middle and face nearest end
17-20 1s/4s cast to 2nd/3rd place while 2s and 3s dance to nearest end (1st/4th place), 1s+4s change places RH on sides
21-24 1s/4s dance ½ Figs 8 (1s down round 3s, 4s up round 2s)
25-32 1s+4s dance RH across; 1s+4s turn 1½ RH (birl)
33-40 All circle 8H round and back. 2413

Repeat in Strathspey time then twice in Jig time

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

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Throughout the final decade of his life, Tom remained deeply attached to memories of his childhood home in Dryburgh Avenue. His connection to that place was so strong that he believed he was still living there with his parents. The dance reflects this enduring bond and serves as a personal and heartfelt commemoration of his life and memories.