La Maitresse
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
LA MAITRESSE (S8x32) 3C (4C set) M Ball Southport 11- 8 1s cross RH, cast 1 place and dance ½ Fig of 8 (Lady round 2s and Man round 3s)
9-16 1s set, turn ¾ 2H to end BtoB (1L facing up), 1s dance RH across (Lady with 2s and Man with 3s)
17-24 1s dance ½ LSh reel of 3 on own sides (1L gives LSh to 3L, 1M to 2M) and ½ reels of 3 across set (1M gives RSh to 3L, 1L to 2M)
25-32 3s+1s+2s set, 3s dance in, cast 1 place and cross down to own place while 1s lead up, cross and cast to 2nd place while 2s dance in, cast up and cross to own side, 2s+1s+3s set
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Dance Information
This dance was dedicated to the memory of Mrs Mary C Gudger, a member of the RSCDS Rochdale branch, who taught alongside Miss Milligan and Miss Adams in the 1960s."La Maîtresse" is a French term that can have several meanings depending on the context.
Firstly, it most commonly refers to "The Mistress", meaning a woman who is in a romantic relationship with a man who is married to someone else. This is the most widely recognized usage of the term.
In a more formal or academic context, "maîtresse" can also mean "The Teacher", specifically a female teacher, particularly in primary school settings. This usage is common in everyday language in French-speaking countries.
Lastly, in a broader sense, "maîtresse" can refer to a "Female Master", indicating a woman who is an expert or has mastery in a particular field or art.
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