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Hunting The Haggis

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

Hunting The Haggis (R8x32) 3C (4C set) 32 bar Reel for 3 Couples in a 4 Couple Set, devised by Jean Attwood, Published in Alexander Dances Book 10.

1- 8 1st couple set, 1st lady turning to face out
 1st lady, followed by 1st man, casts around 2nd lady
 Crosses as 2nd couple step up. 2(1)3
 1st couple turn ¾ right hand to 2nd corner
9-16 1st couple with 2nd corners dance half diagonal right shoulder reel of four
 1st couple half turn left hand
 1st couple set
 Half turn left hand to 3rd corner while 2nd corners chase halfway clockwise back to places
17-24 1st couple with 3rd corners dance half diagonal right shoulder reel of four
 1st couple pivot to take 1st corners in promenade hold, 1st couple on the inside
 1st couple with 1st corners chase halfway clockwise to finish 2(1)3
25-32 1st couple dance half figure of eight, giving left shoulder to 3rd corner
 2nd couple with 1st lady, and 1st man with 3rd couple, dance right hands across. 213

(WEECRIB)


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