The Fundamental Owl

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 2s Petronella turn to 2M between 3s, 2L between 1s facing own side, RSh reels of 3 across. 2s end in 2nd place opposite side. 1(2)3
9-16 2s+1st corners dance ½ diagonal R&L (2M up, 2L down); 2s+2nd corners dance ½ diagonal R&L (2M up, 2L down). (3)(2)(1)
17-24 3s+2s+1s advance and retire; 3s+2s+1s circle 6H ½ round to left. 123
25-32 2s cross RH, cast up (1s step down); 2s turn RH 1½ (or birl) to own side. 213
Note: Original 3s start next turn as 2nd couple. Lead dancers each turn are 2 3 3 4 4 1 1 2

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

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