Elegant Lady
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
ELEGANT LADY (S3x32) 3C Set Trish Reid, 20251- 8 1s set, cross RH; 1s cast (2s step up 5-6) and turn LH to face 1st corners
9-16 1s+1st corners dance Corner pass and turn, 1s pass RSh and dance Corner pass and turn with 2nd corners ending in 2nd place own side facing out/down
17-24 1s dance 6 bar reels of 3 on sides (1L+3L pass RSh 1M+3M pass LSh), Bars 23-24; 1s+3s change places (Ladies RH, Men LH). 231
25-28 All dance "Allemande Right":
All advance 2 steps, give RH to partner, Lady turns Right about under Man's arm and dances out to place as Man retires
29-32 All turn partner 2H. 231
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams
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This dance was created by Trish Reid from RSCDS Cheshire to mark a significant birthday celebration for Anne MacDonald.Anne MacDonald stepped down from her position as Chairperson at the Annual General Meeting held on 14 May 2025. She had held the role for eight years, during which time she provided steady leadership and made a lasting contribution to the group.
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