Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Knock

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

The Knock (S4x32) 4C (4C set) 32 bar Strathspey for 4 Couples in a 4 Couple Set, devised by Dorothy Gray, published in Imperial Book of Scottish Country Dances - Volumes 4, 5 and More.

1- 8 1st lady and 4th man dance to the centre
 Pull right shoulder back to place
 1st man and 4th lady repeat the figure. 1234
9-16 1st and 2nd couples, and 3rd and 4th couples, dance right hands across
 1st couple lead down, looping to fourth place
 Meanwhile, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th couples step up on bars 15-16
 2nd and 4th couples finish facing down, 3rd and 1st couples facing up. 2341
17-24 Parallel reels of four on the sidelines
25-32 All dance back to back on the sidelines
 Turn partner right hand. 2341

(WEECRIB)


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