The Keeper Of The Purse
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE KEEPER OF THE PURSE (J4x32) 4C Set May MacFarlane Tayside Collection 1983-20031- 8 1L casts down to 4th place (2L+3L+4L step up 3-4) while 4M casts up 1st place (1M+2M+3M step down 3-4), all turn opposite dancer RH
9-16 2L casts down to 4th place (3L+4L+1L step up 7-8) while 3M casts up 1st place (4M+1M+2M step down 7-8), all turn partner RH. 3412
17-24 3s+4s also 1s+2s dance ½ R&L; 4s+3s+2s (top 3 couples) dance ½ reel of 3 (3s out and down to start)
25-32 All advance and retire; All turn partners 1½ RH. 2341
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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