The Geordie Lass
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE GEORDIE LASS (S3x32) 3C Set Mary Howard1- 8 1s+2s set and dance ½ RH across; 2s+1s set and cross RH, 1s ending facing out in 2nd place. 213
9-16 RSh reels of 3 on sides (1L down, 1M up). 1s ending in 2nd place facing out
17-24 Promenade Chain progression:
17-18 2s and 3s ¾ turn partner RH into middle while 1s dance clockwise ¼ round the set picking up 2L/3M
19-24 who promenade ½ way clockwise while middle people (2M+3L) turn LH 1½ times
2s and 3s turn partner ¾ RH to own sides while 1s dance clockwise ¼ round to end in 2nd place. 312
25-32 Bottom two couples (1s+2s) dance ½ diamond Poussette; top two couples (3s+2s) dance ½ diamond Poussette. 231
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagram
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