A Passing Fancy (Watson, Strathspey)
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
A PASSING FANCY (S8x32) 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, Reel) by Marilyn Watson.Also see the dance A Passing Fancy (McKinnell) by Sue McKinnell.
The expression "A Passing Fancy" refers to something that is transient, fleeting, or temporary in nature. It suggests a temporary interest, fascination, or preoccupation with a particular idea, trend, or object that is not likely to endure.
This idiomatic phrase implies a short-lived or ephemeral nature of the subject under consideration. It is often used to describe situations where interest or attention is captured momentarily but is not expected to have a lasting impact or significance.
The term 'passing' conveys the idea that the fancy or interest is brief and may not hold enduring value or importance over time. This expression is commonly used in discussions about trends, fads, or passing phases that attract attention for a short period but are not considered to have enduring or lasting value.
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