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)

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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