Freda's Frolic

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

FREDA'S FROLIC (J4x32) Sq.Set Sheila Trafford Newcastle 70th Anniversary

1- 8 1s dance down between 3s, separate and cast up, dance out between side couples back to place
9-16 1s+3s take prom hold to dance "Inveran Reels":
9-12 1s dance ½ LSh reel of 3 with 4s (LSh to 4L) while 3s dance ½ LSh reel of 3 with 2s (LSh to 2L)
13-16 1s dance ½ LSh reel of 3 with 2s (LSh to 2M) while 3s dance ½ LSh reel of 3 with 4s (LSh to 4M). All end in original place
17-24 All dance Interlocking R&L, all changing places RH up/down to start
25-32 All set to partner, ¾ turn RH into prom hold facing clockwise (Ladies on inside), promenade 1 place round and set facing in. 4123

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

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Dance Information

This dance was devised by Sheila Trafford to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Newcastle And District Branch Of The RSCDS.

Recommended music: The CD written to accompany the book of dances, "Newcastle Upon Tyne And District 70th Anniversary CD" with 8 tracks by Marian Anderson's Band and 8 tracks by Iain MacPhail's Band.

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