The Geese In The Bog

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s dance ½ R&L and 2s+1s set, 2s cross LH while 1s turn LH to face 1st corner
9-16 1s dance ½ reel of 4 with 1st corners, pass RSh and dance ½ reel of 4 with 2nd corners
17-24 1s dance RH across ½ way (1M+3s, 1L+2s), 1s dance clockwise ½ way while 3s+2s dance LH across, 1s dance RH ½ way across (1L+3s, 1M+2s)
25-32 All dance the "Snake" (modified):
 25-28 3M followed by 3L+1L diagonally down while 2L followed by 2M+1M cross diagonally up, passing LSh to change ends, 2L and 3M looping to left to opposite sides. (2)(1)(3)
 29-32 All set and cross RH. 213

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

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Greylag Geese
In The Carsehall Bog Goose Roosting Area Beside Loch Leven

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