Newcastle's 70th Celebration

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s cross RH, Men pull back RSh to face diagonal down, 1M+3M also 2M+4M change places RH, Men pull back RSh to face clockwise; all 4 couples chase clockwise ½ round to end Men's side: 4L 3L 4M 3M, Ladies' side: 2M 1M 2L 1L
9-16 Ladies cross set passing opposite Man RSh and chase clockwise to end opposite partner; all 4 couples cross RH and set. 21(4)(3)
17-24 RSh reels of 4 on sides, 1s and 4s do not pass LSh at end but loop round, 4s to face up, 1s face down. 2(4)1(3)
25-32 2s+4s also 1s+3s turn RH on sides, all 4 couples set; 4s and 3s dance ½ Fig of 8 up round couples above them. 2413

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

Keith Rose's Crib Diagram

Newcastle's 70th Celebration - Full Size And Key To Symbols

Dance Information

Recommended music: The CD written to accompany the book of dances, "Newcastle Upon Tyne And District 70th Anniversary CD" with 8 tracks by Marian Anderson's Band and 8 tracks by Iain MacPhail's Band.