Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Gentle Crossing

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

The Gentle Crossing (S8x32) 3C (4C set) 32 bar Strathspey for 3 Couples in a 4 Couple Set, devised by Minnie Bänninger 2013, Published In My Inspirations 2015.

1- 8 2nd and 1st couples dance down the set
 2nd couple cast up around 3rd couple while 1st couple continue down and face up
 2nd and 1st couples dance up and out to sidelines. 213
9-16 All set
 Cross passing right shoulder and face partner in the centre
 All retire to opposite sidelines
 Half turn right hand into allemande hold
17-24 2nd, 1st, and 3rd couples dance an allemande. 312
25-32 3rd and 2nd couples set to partner
 Cross right hand, 3rd man and 2nd lady face out
 Chase halfway clockwise. 213

(WEECRIB)


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This dance was devised on a ferry crossing from Germany to Switzerland.

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