The Fiddler's Jig
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE FIDDLER'S JIG (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Alison Austin, 20241- 4 1s cross RH and cast to 3rd place opposite side while 2s set and dance up sides to 1st place and 3s ½ turn RH and lead up to 2nd place opposite side. 2(3)1)
5- 8 2s+3s+1s repeat figure in bars 1-4 from new places. (3)1(2)
9-12 3s+1s+2s repeat figure in bars 1-4 from new places. 123
13-16 All set, 1s cast to 2nd place (2s step up). 213
17-24 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners; pass RSh to dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 2nd corners and end in 2nd place opposite sides. (3)(1)(2)
25-32 All turn partner RH; All chase clockwise ½ round. 213
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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This dance was devised in memory of Judith Smith, who played the fiddle for The Atholl Scottish Country Dance Club for many years.Back to the top of this Scottish Country Dancing Instructions 'The Fiddler's Jig' page