The Highlandman Kissed His Mother (Border Dance Book 9)
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE HIGHLANDMAN KISSED HIS MOTHER (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Border Dance Book 91- 8 1s set twice, cross RH and cast down to 3rd place
9-16 3s+1s circle 4H round to left, 1s lead up to top and cast to 2nd place to face 1st corners
17-24 1s set and turn 1st corners, set and turn 2nd corners
25-32 1s dance reels of 3 on opposite sides giving LSh to 1st corner and cross RH to own sides
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams
Dance Information
Also see the dance The Highlandman Kissed His Mother (MMM).The title of this dance comes from the name of the traditional Scottish reel "The Highlandman Kissed His Mother".
The Highlandman Kissed His Mother Tune - Information Video
The Highlandman Kissed His Mother, From Glen Collection Of Printed Music, National Dance Music Of Scotland, Page 28, c. 1856
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