Lawson's Lady

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

LAWSON'S LADY (S3x32) 3C set Heather Knox Dunedin Dances Book 4

1- 8 1s+2s set, cross RH and chase ½ way
9-16 1s set advancing to 1st corners, turn 2H and open out (corners on right) and circle 6H to left ½ way, end with 1L between 2s facing up and 1M between 3s facing down
17-24 1s set advancing to 2nd corner persons (in diagonal opposite positions), turn 2H and open out for 6H ½ way end with corners in own place and 1s in 2nd place opposite side
25-32 1s dance RH across (Lady with 3s and Man with 2s), 1s cross LH and cast to 3rd place

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

Dance Information

Devised for Jackie Thompson, married to Lawson, as she reached the half century.

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