Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

A Jig For Jean

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

A JIG FOR JEAN (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Sheila Trafford Newcastle 70th Anniversary

1- 8 1s cross RH, cast (2s step up); 1s dance ½ Figs 8, 1M up between 2s, 1L down between 3s. 1M faces down, 1L faces up. 213
9-16 2s+3s dance full RSh reels of 3 on sides while 1s dance ½ reel (1M RSh to 3M, 1L RSh to 2L); Bar 5: 1s cross diagonally passing RSh, 1M up to 2L place/1L down to 3M place, 1M+2L and 1L+3M turn RH. 1s end BtoB in centre 1M facing 2L, 1L facing 3M
17-24 1s dance 6 bars "Hello-Goodbye" setting finishing in 2nd place own side and all 3 couples set
25-32 All ½ turn partner RH, pull back RSh and dance out to opposite sides; all set and cross RH. 213

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


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