Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Music Will Tell You

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THE MUSIC WILL TELL YOU (R4x32) 4C set Peter Avery RSCDS Book 41

1- 8 1s and 3s dance Figs of 8 round couples below them while 2s and 4s set, cross RH, set and cross back RH
9-16 3s followed by 1s dance down for 2 steps, set to partner, 1s followed by 3s dance up and 1s cast to 3rd place and 3s end at top
17-24 3s+2s also 1s+4s dance R&L all ending in middle
25-32 3s+2s also 1s+4s dance Poussette. 2341

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

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This dance was devised by Peter Avery in 1996 and published in Newcastle Half Century Book, a collection of dances published to celebrate the golden jubilee year (2000) of the Newcastle And District Branch Of The RSCDS.
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The Music Will Tell You Is In RSCDS Book 41
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