Endless Progress

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s, 3s+4s dance the Bourrel:
 1- 4 1M+2L and 3M+4L set advancing, ¾ turn 2H and twirl to end BtoB (Lady facing up and Man down) as partners chase anticlockwise to face partner
 5- 8 Set to partners and turn 2H, 2s+3s ending on own sides having changed places while 1s and 4s remain in the centre with both hands joined ready for
9-16 1s+4s dance ½ Diamond Poussette to end on the side lines; 2s+4s also 1s+3s set and link. 4231
17-20 2s turn partner LH 1½ times while 3s turn partner RH 1½ times, as 4s+1s chase clockwise ½ way round. (1)(2)(3)(4)
21-24 1L+2M cross RH then 1M+2L cross LH as 1L+3L cross LH
25-28 1M+3L also 1L+4M cross RH; 1M+4L cross LH
29-32 1s+4s and 2s+3s dance LH across once round

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