The Irish Influence

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s+3s dance mirror reels of 3 on sides (1s cast out/down, 2s in/up, 3s cast out/up)
9-16 1s stand while 2s+3s dance Double Fig of 8 up round 1s (2s cross up, 3s continue reel casting up to 2nd place and crossing up). 132
17-24 3s (2nd place) stand still while 1s and 2s Petronella turn and set; 1s and 2s cross RH with partner and Petronella turn to own side (1s face down)
25-32 3s+1s dance Double Fig of 8 down round 2s (at bottom) and finish in centre facing up while 2s stand for 6 bars then dance to meet partner ready for...
33-40 3s+1s+2s dance Allemande. 213

(End of 2nd time through - 1s dance down to 4th place as 4s cast out/up to 3rd place)

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