Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Happy Anniversary Jig

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JIG (J8x32) 2C (4C set) May MacFarlane Tayside Collection 1983-2003

1- 8 1s+2s set and cross RH with partner; 1s+2s chase clockwise ½ way round. 2 1
9-16 2s+1s set facing on sides and change places (1s in and up, 2M+1M LH, 2L+1L RH); 1s cast, meet below 2s and take promenade hold
17-24 1s dance reel of 3 across the dance giving RSh to 2L to begin and finish in 1st place facing up with 2nd couple behind ready for...
25-32 1s+2s dance Allemande. 2 1

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


Dance Instruction Videos

The Happy Anniversary Jig - Scottish Country Dancing Instruction Video

Dance Information

This dance is dedicated to Esther and Bill Goodfellow to celebrate their 30th Wedding Anniversary and is published in the Tayside 20th Anniversary book.

Back to the top of this Scottish Country Dancing Instructions 'The Happy Anniversary Jig' page