Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Jessica's Strathspey

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

JESSICA'S STRATHSPEY (S8x32) 2C (4C set) John Wood Nova Scotia Collection 2017

1- 8 1s+2s turn partner RH; 1s+2s dance RH across
9-16 1s+2s circle 4H round and back
17-24 1s+2s dance LH across; 1s+2s turn partner LH
25-28 1s+2s advance and retire (1 step each) twice
29-32 Ladies lead across between partners and cross RH while Men dance across and curve into partner's place; Repeat to end 2 1

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


Dance Notes

May also be danced in 3 couple set (S6x32)

(Dance notes by MINICRIB)


Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams


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