Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Haggis Thrash

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE HAGGIS THRASH (R8x32) 2C (4C set) John Drewry Grennburn Book 2

1- 8 1s dance Fig of 8 round 2s
9-16 1s+2s advance and retire for 2 steps each and turn partners 2H (skip change)
17-24 1s+2s dance RH across and LH back. 2M and 1L end on own sides, 1M and 2L end BtoB in centre, 1M facing 2M, 2L facing 1L
25-32 1s+2s dance reel of 4 across. At end 1M and 2L do not pass LSh but dance out to own sides, 2s ending 1st place and 1s in 2nd place

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


Keith Rose's Crib Diagram


Dance Information

Haggis is a dish containing sheep's 'pluck' (heart, liver and lungs), minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, mixed with stock, and traditionally simmered in the animal's stomach for approximately three hours.
Haggis
Haggis


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