The Moodiesburn Reel

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s set, cross RH; cast (2s step up) and turn LH to face 1st corners
9-16 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners, pass LSh; 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 2nd corners and finish in 2nd place opposite sides. (3)(1)(2)
17-18 1s (centre couple) change places RH with person diagonally to Right
19-20 New centre couple change LH with person diagonally to Left
21-22 New centre couple change RH with person diagonally to Right
23-24 2s and 3s cross RH with partner (2s face out/down, 3s in/up) while 1s ¾ turn RH to finish in middle facing 2nd corners
25-32 1s dance 6 bar reels of 3 on sides (RSh to 2nd corner) and cross RH to 2nd place own side. 213

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