Karin's Strathspey

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s dance The Knot
9-16 1s set advancing to 1st corners, turn 2H and circle 4H round to left and end Lady between 2s facing down and Man between 3s facing up
17-24 1s set advancing to 2nd corners, turn 2H and circle 4H round to left and end on opposite sides facing 1st corners
25-32 1s dance reels of 3 on opposite sides (1s give LSh to 1st corners) and cross to own 2nd place own sides

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

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Dance Information

The dance is included in the RSCDS Third Graded Book and features The Knot, one of Haynes's favourite Scottish country dance formations.