Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The First Of September (Dix)

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER (R4x32) 4C set Ann Dix Reel Friends 3

1- 8 1s+2s also 3s+4s circle 4H round to left, 1s+2s also 3s+4s set and link. 2143
9-16 2s+1s also 4s+3s dance RH across, 1s+4s dance LH across
17-24 All dance RSh reels of 4 on sides but with 1s+4s ½ turning LH to end reel
25-32 1s+4s continue with another ½ turn LH and set to partner, all turn partners RH

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


Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams


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Dance Information

The First Of September was written to celebrate the wedding of David Hall and Judy Berry in 2001.

The original tune is 'Sandy Nixon's Compliments To Dave And Judy Hall'.



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