Life Begins At Forty
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
LIFE BEGINS AT FORTY (J4x40) 4C set J+J Douglas Life Begins at 401- 8 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance RH across (3 bars) and LH across (3 bars), 1s and 3s cast down 1 place and others move up
9-16 1s and 4s dance Poussette
17-24 2s+4s also 1s+3s ½ R&L, set and cross RH. 4231
25-32 2s+3s circle 4H round and back
33-40 4s set and cast while 1s set and cast up, all turn RH. 2413
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Dance Information
"Life Begins at Forty" is a saying that suggests people gain confidence, stability, and enjoyment in life around the age of 40, often due to increased experience and financial security.It was popularised by Walter B. Pitkin's 1932 book of the same name, which argued that modern advancements made middle age a time of opportunity rather than decline.
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