Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Glen Erin Jig

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

GLEN ERIN JIG (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Wesley Clindinning West Toronto Ball Jigs

1- 8 1s lead down for 3 steps, lead up to top and cast to face 1st corners
9-16 1s set and turn 1st corners, set and turn 2nd corners and end 2nd place opposite sides
17-24 2s+1s+3s advance and retire, 1s turn RH 1½ times while 2s and 3s turn RH to end in centre (2s facing down and 3s up) to form circle
25-32 2s+1s+3s set, dance RH across for 2 steps and chase clockwise to places

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


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