Guid Tae Ken Ye

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

GUID TAE KEN YE (March 32) Round the Room Pat Clark Corberry Collection 2
Round the Room Dance 2 facing 2

1- 8 Partners join nearer hands and set, pass opposite person RH, set, pass next dancer LH
9-16 Facing couples dance RH across and LH back
17-24 All dance RSh round person opposite and back to place; All dance RSh round partner and back to place
25-32 Ladies change places RH, Men change places LH; face partner and set, ½ turn partner RH to face new couple

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

Dance Information

The phrase 'Guid Tae Ken Ye' is Scots for 'Good to know you' or more naturally in modern English, 'Nice to know you'.

The word 'guid' means 'good', 'tae ken' means 'to know' or 'to be acquainted with', and 'ye' means 'you'. It is a friendly or affectionate expression often used as a greeting or parting phrase, showing warmth or appreciation for someone's company or acquaintance.

In Scottish song, verse, or dance titles, it conveys that same sense of friendliness or recognition.

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