The Old Course

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 4 1s and 4s set, change places RH with partner, to finish in the middle, side by side retaining hands (1s face down and 4s face up)
5- 8 1s+4s set, advance and turn right about ending back to back in centre (2s+3s step up/down bars 7-8). 2143
9-12 1s with 2s, 4s with 3s, set and turn 2H. 1s+4s end in middle facing each other
13-16 1s+4s set, 1L+4L also 1M+4M change places RH to end back to back in centre
17-20 1s with 3s also 4s with 2s set and turn to remain in centre
21-24 1s+4s set, pass LH.
25-32 All dance reel of 4 on sides (1L/1M give RSh to 2M/2L)
33-34 1s+4s (middle couples) cross RH with partner
35-40 1s followed by 4s+3s, cast up on own sides behind 2s, meet at top and lead down to bottom. 2341

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