One For The Road

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s set, cast 1 place and dance ½ Fig of 8 around 2s
9-16 2s+1s+3s advance and retire 2 steps and turn partner RH
17-24 1s cross down between 3s, cast up to 2nd place, lead up and cast to 2nd place own side
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back

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

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