Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Niji No Sato

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

NIJI NO SATO (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Robert Stuart An International Language

1- 8 1s turn RH cast (2s step up); 1s turn LH 1¼ to face 1st corners
9-24 1s dance Corner Chain with 1st and 2nd corners:
 1s change places RH with 1st corners, 1st corners turn LH in centre and return to places giving RH to 1s who turn LH in centre to face 2nd corners
 1s change places RH with 2nd corners, 2nd corners turn LH in centre and return to places giving RH to 1s. 1s ½ turn LH to end 1M between 2s, 1L between 3s facing own side
25-32 1s dance 6 bar reels of 3 across (LSh to 3rd corner to start), 1s cross LH to 2nd place own side

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


Dance Information

"Niji No Sato" is Japanese for "secondary village".

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