Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Jessie Wiseman's Reel

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

JESSIE WISEMAN'S REEL (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Rob Sergeant Ruthven Collection

1- 8 1s lead down crossing, cast off behind the 3s, cross RH, cast up 1 place and ¾ turn LH to face 3rd corners
9-16 1s dance LSh reels of 3 across (1M+2M and 1L+3L pass LSh), 1s ½ turn LH to face 1st corners
17-24 1s dance LSh reels of 3 (1M+3L and 1L+2M pass LSh) ending with ¾ turn RH to face 4th corners
25-32 1s dance RSh reels of 3 on own sides (1M+3M and 1L+2L pass RSh) and 1s end in 2nd places

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


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