It's Better By Half

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance RH across; 2s and 4s finish in the middle retaining partner's hand. 2s and 4s turn partner ½ way RH to finish on opposite sides, all set. 1(2)3(4)
9-16 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance ½ Men's Chain; 1s+3s also 2s+4s dance ½ parallel reels of 4 to finish 3M,3L,1M,1L on Ladies' side and 4L,4M,2L,2M on Men's side
17-20 3s+4s also 1s+2s dance ½ Set and Rotate. 4(3)2(1)
21-24 4s+3s also 2s+1s dance RH across to finish 4s facing out, 3s facing in/up, 2s facing out/up ready for...
25-28 4s+3s+2s (top 3 couples) dance ½ LSh reels of 3 on the sides. 2(3)4(1)
29-32 3s+1s dance ½ Fig of 8 up round 2s and 4s. 2341

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