MSR (Medley Strathspey Reel)

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

M(Medley)S(Strathspey)R(Reel) 8x32 Medley for 3C Sue McKinnell

Strathspey
1- 8 1C and 2C dance the knot.
9-16 1C and 3C dance the bourrel. 1C end facing out.

Reel
17-24 1C cast up 1 place as 3C step down. 1C cross up between 2C and cast off 1 place. 1C turn LH to face 1st corners.
25-32 1C dance set to corner and partner (hello-goodbye).

Repeat.

(Dance crib compiled by the deviser, Sue McKinnell, Sep 2024)

Dance Information

Paula came to class and played her competition pieces: an air and a march/strathspey/reel (MSR) then she went to the national competition and won first place!

I wrote this dance in honor of her accomplishment.

Suggested music is Lady Maxwell's Reel from Book 26.

(Dance information by the deviser, Sue McKinnell)

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