The Grumpy Gentleman
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE GRUMPY GENTLEMAN (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Gillian Jennings Diamond Jubilee Book1- 8 1s+2s set and rotate:
Set, rotate singly and dance on 1 place clockwise, change places RH on sides and dance on 1 place to own sides (1s in 2nd place)
9-16 1s dance LSh round 3s and dance ½ reel of 3 on sides (RSh to 2s to start) and end facing 1st corners (position)
17-24 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners, pass RSh and dance ½ diagonal reel with 2nd corners (pstn) to end 2nd place opposite sides. (2)(1)(3)
25-32 All set twice and ½ turn partner, pull back RSh (twirl) and dance out to places
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagram
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