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Mark And Susie's Jig

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

MARK AND SUSIE'S JIG (J8x32) 3C (4C set) George T Watt RSCDS Book 54

1- 8 1s+2s set, dance ½ RH across, set and dance ½ LH across
9-16 1s+2s+3s dance mirror reels of 3 on opposite sides with each couple crossing down from the top through 2nd place. (1)(2)(3)
17-24 3s followed by 2s and 1s lead down, on bar 20 each Lady turns under partner's right arm, while Men dance below them, to face up on own sides, 1s+2s lead up to finish in the middle of set with both hands joined, 3s finish in 3rd place. 123
25-32 1s+2s dance Poussette

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


Keith Rose's Crib Diagram


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Dance Information

Devised by George T Watt, from RSCDS Perth and Perthshire Branch, Published in RSCDS Book 54, Dance number 4.

Recommended tune: "Dancing in Perthshire", composed by Maureen Rutherford.


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