Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Glenburn Strathspey

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE GLENBURN STRATHSPEY (S8x32) 3C (4C set) James McMillan

1- 8 1s+2s dance ½ double Fig of 8 (1s cross down), 1M+2M also 1L+2L set advancing (across) to right (pass LSh), Men turn RH as Ladies turn LH. 123
9-16 All dance reels of 3 on sides (1s down between 2s to start) with 2s crossing down from 1st place. 1(2)3
17-20 1s+2s set advancing (up/down) and pass LSh while 3s ½ turn 2H, 1s+3s set advancing and pass LSh while 2s ½ turn 2H
21-24 2s+3s set advancing and pass LSh while 1s turn 2H, 2s+1s set advancing and pass LSh while 3s dance out to 1st place opposite sides. (3)(1)2
25-32 All dance ½ reels of 3 on sides (1s up between 3s to start), 1s+3s dance ½ double Fig of 8 (1s cross down) 213

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


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