Jesmond Saunter

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

JESMOND SAUNTER (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Sheila Trafford Newcastle 70th Anniversary

1- 8 1s set, ½ turn 2H; 1s dance down nearer hands joined (2 steps) while 2s step up, 1s turn LH to face 1st corners
9-16 1s set to 1st corner moving to between corners, turn RH to face 2nd corners; repeat to end facing 3rd corners
17-24 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 3rd corners, pass RSh; dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 4th corners and end in 2nd place own side
25-32 1s dance diagonal R&L (Lady up/Man down). 2134

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

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Dance Information

This dance was devised by Sheila Trafford to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Newcastle And District Branch Of The RSCDS.

Recommended Music: The CD written to accompany the book of dances, "Newcastle Upon Tyne And District 70th Anniversary CD" with 8 tracks by Marian Anderson's Band and 8 tracks by Iain MacPhail's Band.

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