A Passing Fancy (Watson, Reel)
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
A PASSING FANCY (R8x32) 2C (4C set) Marilyn Watson Stepping Out Part 21- 8 1s+2s dance R&L
9-16 1s lead down crossing below 2s and cast to top, 1s cross RH and cast to 2nd place
17-24 2s+1s set and cross RH, 2s+1s set and ½ turn RH for...
25-32 2s+1s Promenade
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Dance Notes
Originally published as a Strathspey. In revised version of "Stepping Out" published as a Reel.(Dance notes by Charles Upton and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagram
Dance Information
Also see the dance A Passing Fancy (Watson, Strathspey) by Marilyn Watson.Also see the dance A Passing Fancy (McKinnell) by Sue McKinnell.
The term "A Passing Fancy" denotes a momentary and temporary interest in a specific idea, trend, or object. It conveys the idea of a transient fascination or preoccupation that lacks long-term significance.
This expression is commonly utilized to describe instances where attention or interest is captured briefly but is not expected to leave a lasting impact or possess enduring value. The inclusion of the term 'passing' underscores the brevity and impermanence of the fancy, suggesting a brief and fleeting phenomenon.
Typically employed in discussions about trends, fads, or passing phases, the expression implies a lack of enduring importance or sustained relevance over time.
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