Helen's Strathspey

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 4 1M casts 2 places and dances in to face 3L while 1L dances across, casts 1 place to face 2L
5-12 1s dance RSh reels of 3 across (1L with 2s and 1M with 3s) ending in lines across facing down/up and all set
13-16 All circle 6H round to left to end all on opposite sides
17-20 1s set advancing (diag) and turn 2H
21-24 1s cast 2 places (M down, L up) behind Men/Ladies into middle while 3s+2s set and turn partner 2H to 3s facing up and 2s down
25-32 1s dance under arches made by 3s/2s to end 2nd place opposite side while 3s/2s dance up/down, all chase clockwise ½ way. 213

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

Dance Information

Helen was for many years a very active member of the branch, including demonstration dances and teaching, as well as putting on "great wee dances throughout the year".

Wild Pear, North Ayrshire, Scotland

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