Out And About

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s dance Double Fig of 8 (1s cast to start)
9-16 1s ½ turn RH and lead down the middle and back to end BtoB facing opposite side
17-24 2s+1s+3s dance Double Triangles ending BtoB facing 1st corners
25-32 1s dance pass and turn with 1st corners and pass RSh to face 2nd corners, dance pass and turn with 2nd corners and turn RH to 2nd places own sides
33-40 1s dance reels of 3 on own sides (between 3s to start)

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

Dance Information

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