I80

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 4 1s and 4s cross RH and set while 2s+3s dance RH across, pull back RSh to end in centre, 2s facing up, 3s facing down
5- 8 2s in tandem + 1s also 3s in tandem + 4s dance ½ Alternating Tandem LSh reels of 3 across (2s/3s LSh to 1L/4M). 1s and 4s face out
9-12 1M+2s+4M (on Men's side) also 1L+3s+4L (on Ladies' side) dance ½ Alternating Tandem LSh reels of 3 (2s/3s RSh to 4M/1L). Reels end with loops. End Men's side: 4M 2M 2L 1M, Ladies side: 4L 3M 3L 1L)
13-16 3s+2s dance ½ RH across, pull back RSh and dance out to next place clockwise round on own sides. 4321
17-24 4s+3s also 2s+1s dance Tourbillon, Bars 23-24: 4s+1s dance ½ RH across, 1s face out
25-32 3s+1s dance Double Fig of 8 (3s cross down to start) while 4s+2s circle 4H round and back. 3142

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

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It was devised to mark his eightieth birthday, which falls on 14 June 2025. The chosen title takes its inspiration from a Hungarian cake called E80, linking the celebration to a well-known confection associated with the milestone age.

A Typical Presentation Of A Traditional Hungarian Cake E80

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