Narcissisity
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
NARCISSISITY (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Sue McKinnell1- 8 1s dance reflection reels on own sides (down between 2s to start)
9-16 1L+2M pass LSh and dance round partner RSh to places, 1s+2s dance RH across
17-24 1M+2L pass RSh and dance round partner LSh to places, 1s+2s dance LH across ending in middle for...
25-32 1s+2s dance Poussette. 213
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Narcissisity 8X32 Jig for 3C by Sue McKinnell
1- 8 1C, 2C, and 3C dance mirror reels of 3 on the sides, 1C dancing down between 2C to start.
9-16 1W and 2M cross the set passing LS and dance to their right around partners and back to place. 1C and 2C RH across once round.
17-24 1M and 2W cross the set passing RS and dance to their left around partners and back to place. 1C and 2C LH across once round ending in the center facing partners, both hands joined, ready for...
25-32 1C and 2C poussette.
Repeat.
(Dance crib compiled by the deviser, Sue McKinnell, Oct 2007)
Dance Information
Suggested music is Leith Country Dance from Gang on the Same Gate by Green Ginger.(Dance information by the deviser, Sue McKinnell)
Narcissism is a self-centered personality style characterized as having an excessive preoccupation with oneself and one's own needs, often at the expense of others.
The relationship between the terms "narcissisticity" and "narcissist" centers on the concepts derived from the term "narcissism". Narcissism is a psychological term describing a personality trait characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, a lack of empathy for others, and often a fragile self-esteem that is vulnerable to the slightest criticism.
1. Narcissist: This term refers to an individual who exhibits traits or behaviors associated with narcissism. Narcissists often prioritize their own interests and feelings above those of others and may manipulate or disregard others to achieve their goals. They tend to believe they are superior and may engage in grandiose fantasies about their success, power, or attractiveness.
2. Narcissisticity: This term isn't standard in psychological literature; however, it can be understood as a noun form that might refer to the state or quality of being narcissistic. Essentially, it's a way to describe the extent or degree of narcissistic characteristics or tendencies in a person's behavior or personality.
In essence, a "narcissist" is a person who embodies narcissism, while "narcissisticity" would conceptually refer to the level or intensity of narcissistic traits in an individual or group. However, the latter term is rarely used in professional psychology, and you are more likely to encounter terms like "narcissistic traits", "narcissistic personality disorder", or simply "narcissism" to describe these concepts.
It's also a great name for a dance!

"Narcissuss", Caravaggio (1571-1610), Oil And Chiaroscuro On Canvas, c. 1597-1599
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