Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Pat's Delight

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

PAT'S DELIGHT (S3x32) 3C set Brenda Porter and Gerry Gray Nova Scotia Collection 2017

1- 8 1s ½ turn 2H, pull back RSh. 1s cast while 2s cross up RH to 1st place opposite sides; 1s turn 2H to end in centre, 1M facing down, 1L up
9-16 1L+2s also 1M+3s dance ½ reels of 3 across (1L up, 1M down); 1s pass LSh to dance ½ reel of 3 across with other couple. Bars 15-16: 1s ½ turn 2H to end in centre, own sides facing down
17-24 Mirror reels of 3 on sides giving hands (1s in/down to start). Corners curve into place at end
25-32 1s ½ turn 2H, pull back RSh. 1s cast while 3s cross up RH to 2nd place opposite sides; all 3 couples turn partner 1½ 2H. 231

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


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