Effsiesse

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s+3s dance RSh reels of 3 on sides. 1L ends facing out
9-16 1s dance The Chase:
 1L casts 2 places, crosses below 3s, cast up behind 3M, in front of 2M and turns right about at top to face down while
 1M dances across, casts 2 places, dances round and up in front of 3L, behind 2L to top and faces down with partner in middle of set (Lady on Man's Right)
17-24 1s dance down; Bar 21: 1M dances below partner who turns under man's arm to change sides and 1s dance up to 2nd place (2s step up 19-20)
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back. 213

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

Dance Information

The dance begins with flirting, as partners briefly catch each other's gaze while weaving across the set in a parallel reel.

This is followed by a chase, where the woman leads and the man follows, adding to the playful interaction. As they move up the set, turning towards and away from each other, there is a moment of hesitation before the woman finally turns to face her partner. The next section highlights the first couple in a solo sequence, danced while holding hands throughout.

The dance concludes with the other dancers joining in for a lively circle, celebrating the courtship.

Recommended music: C'est L'Amour (The Flirt).

C'Est L'Amour
"The Flirtation" Eugene De Blaas, (1843-1932), Oil On Canvas, Before 1931

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