Monmouth Ramble
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
MONMOUTH RAMBLE (S4x32) 4C set Gillian Charters RSCDS Boston Celebrate 50 years1- 8 All dance Grand Chain
9-16 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance RH across, 1s turn RH 1¼ times moving down the set to end RSh to RSh, Man facing 2L and Lady facing 2M
17-24 1s dance the Spurtle:
1s dance ½ reel of 4 with 2s and turn partner RH to face 3s, 1s dance ½ reel of 4 with 3s and turn partner RH to face 4s
25-32 1s dance ½ reel with 4s and turn RH to 4th place opposite sides, all set and cross RH 1s ending in 4th place
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams
Dance Information
Monmouth (Welsh: Trefynwy meaning "town on the Monnow") is a traditional county town in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is situated where the River Monnow meets the River Wye, within 2 miles (3.2 km) of the border with England.
River Monnow
The Left Bank Is In England - The Right Bank Is In Wales
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