Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Gantock Gathering

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE GANTOCK GATHERING (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Stewart McMillan RSCDS West Renfrewshire

1- 8 1s set and cross RH; 1s+2s dance ½ R&L
9-16 1s dance up and cast round 2s to 2nd place; 1s+3s dance ½ R&L. (2) (3) (1)
17-24 Mirror reels of 3 on sides (1s cross up, 3s out/down, 2s in/down to start). Each couple crosses to own side on reaching 3rd place. 1s end in middle, nearer hands joined facing up
25-32 1s lead up to top and cast to 2nd place (3s step down 27-28); 2s+1s+3s turn partner RH

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


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