My Cary Valentine
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
MY CARY VALENTINE (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Moira Turner World's End Book of 13 SCDs vol 21- 8 1s+2s ¾ turn 2H and dance ½ reel of 4 in middle; 1s+2s turn 2H and face opposite sides (3s dance in on bar 8)
9-16 2s+1s+3s Balance-in-Line (strathspey setting), ½ turn partner RH, Balance-in-Line and dance out to sides. 213
17-24 1s dance Fig of 8 own sides (round person on right to start)
25-32 1s dance LSh pass and turn with 1st corners and turn LH to face 2nd corners, dance LSh pass and turn with 2nd corners and turn LH to 2nd place own sides
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams
Dance Information
Saint Valentine's Day, commonly known as Valentine's Day is observed on February 14 each year in many countries around the world.Since the 15th century the day has been used by lovers to express their affection for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards.
Valentine - c. 1850
Image from Esther Howland, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
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