Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Gibbs' Valentine Party

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

GIBBS' VALENTINE PARTY (R4x32) 4C set Phil Campbell 25 Dances for 25 years

1- 8 All cross RH and chase clockwise to own sides
9-16 4s+3s also 2s+1s dance RH across and LH back
17-24 1s dance up to top and cast into 1st place, all turn RH into Allemande hold
25-32 All dance 4 couple Allemande. 2341

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


Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams


Dance Information

Saint Valentine's Day, commonly known as Valentine's Day is observed on February 14 each year in many countries around the world.
Since the 15th century the day has been used by lovers to express their affection for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards.
Valentine Card Image
Valentine - Around 1850


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