La Russe
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
LA RUSSE (R4x64) Sq.Set MMM 11- 8 With setting steps all pass partners RH to face partner's corner position and set, all turn corners 2H to end facing own partner
9-16 All set to partners twice and turn 2H 1½ times to end in original places
17-24 1s lead RH round inside of set anticlockwise greeting each couple
25-32 1s dance Poussette round inside of set
33-40 1s+3s cross (1s dancing between 3s) and cross back to places (3s dancing between 1s)
41-48 1s+3s repeat bars 33-40
49-56 All circle 8H round to left
57-64 All Ladies join RH in centre with partners on their left and dance once round clockwise to places
Repeat with 2s, 3s and 4s leading
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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"La Russe" is a French phrase that translates to "The Russian" in English and is typically used to refer to a person or something associated with Russia.The term can be found in various contexts, including literature, culinary arts (e.g., "à la Russe" style of service), or fashion, where it might denote something influenced by Russian culture or style.
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