O'er The Mountains

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s turn 2H, 1s+2s+3s dance mirror reels of 3 on sides (1s in/down to start)
9-16 1s dance in and cast (2s step up 11-12); 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 (1M round 3s, LSh to 3L, 1L round 2s, LSh to 2M). 1s join LH with partner in centre and RH with 2nd corners
17-24 1s+2nd corners Strathspey Balance and Turn:
 17 1s drop LH, 1s+2nd corners set to right, release RH and join LH
 18 1s+2nd corners ½ turn LH and briefly join RH with partner
 19-20 1s drop LH, join RH with partner and set to right, 1s ½ turn LH while 2nd corners set
 21-24 1s turn 2nd corners RH, turn partner ¾ LH to join RH with 1st corners
25-32 1s repeat 17-24 with 1st corners. 1s end in 2nd place own side. 213

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

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