Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Passing Fancy (Swirles)

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

PASSING FANCY (R8x32) 3C (4C set) George Swirles Aberbrothock Book

1- 8 1s cross RH and cast (2s step up); 2s+1s dance RH across. 2(1)3
9-16 1s cross LH and cast (3s step up); 3s+1s dance LH across. 231
17-24 2s+3s+1s dance mirror reels of 3 on sides (1s out/up, 3s in/down, 2s out/down to start). 1s+3s continue reel to pass again and 1s end facing up
25-32 1s dance Fig of 8 on sides giving hands, starting up between 2s. 213

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


Dance Information

Also see the dance A Passing Fancy (McKinnell) by Sue McKinnell.
Also see the dance A Passing Fancy (Watson, Reel) by Marilyn Watson.
Also see the dance A Passing Fancy (Watson, Strathspey) by Marilyn Watson.
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