Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Eagleton Strathspey

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE EAGLETON STRATHSPEY (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Olivia Roberts Sydney: Bicentennial

1- 8 1s lead down, cast up round 3s back to 1st place and all set
9-16 1s+3s petronella turn to centre and set; 1s+3s dance ½ reel of 4 (RSh to partner to start)
17-24 3s+1s turn partners 1¾ 2H, stay in centre, open out for 2s to join in and 3s+2s+1s circle 6H ½ round to left, all end on opposite sides. (1)(2)(3)
25-32 All set and cross RH with partner; all set and 1s cast to 2nd place (2s step up)

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



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