Open The Door To Three
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
OPEN THE DOOR TO THREE (J8x48) 3C (4C set) Castle Menzies RSCDS Book 341- 8 1L+2L advance and retire, cross between partners and cast back to places
9-16 1M+2M repeat above Fig
17-24 1s lead down below 2s, cross RH, cast round 3s, cross LH and cast back to 2nd place own sides
25-32 2s+1s+3s advance and retire, 1s turn 1st corners LH to end on opposite sides between corners
33-40 2s+1s+3s advance and retire, 1s turn 4th corner RH 1s end in 2nd place own sides
41-48 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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Open the Door to Three is a Scottish Country Dance found in the Castle Menzies Register of Dances from 1749 and interpreted by the RSCDS in book 34, 1986.(Dance information copyright, reproduced here with the kind permission of George Williams)
Open the Door to Three is a traditional Scottish country dance that dates back to the 18th century, performed by six people and is a proper triple minor longways dance. The music for the dance is a slip-jig by the same name, or sometimes called "Open the Door for Three".
The slip-jig, a genre of Irish dance music, adheres to a 9/8 time signature and is characterized by a unique rhythm frequently articulated as "hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop." Widely embraced in both Ireland and Scotland, the slip-jig holds popularity as a prevalent form of dance music, frequently featured at ceilidhs and various social gatherings.
The tune is a lively and upbeat piece of music that is well-suited to dancing. The tune is played on a variety of instruments, including the fiddle, flute, and accordion. The melody is characterized by its fast tempo and intricate ornamentation, which gives the tune a lively and energetic feel. The tune is often played in a set with other slip-jigs, such as "The Butterfly" and "The Kid on the Mountain" .
Open The Door To Three, From Inglis Collection Of Printed Music, Caledonian Pocket Companion, Page 61
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