Petaluma Express

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s turn 1½ times on the sides (Men LH, Ladies RH); 1s+3s turn 1½ times (Men RH, Ladies LH) 213
9-16 1s cast to top, 1s turn 1½ times RH moving down to 2nd place opposite sides. 3s step down bars 11-12
17-24 1s set and dance La Baratte:
 1s ½ turn RH and retain hand but at arm's length from each other
 1M retraces steps with 1L turning right under Man's arm briefly into Allemande hold (Man behind Lady facing Lady's original place) and releasing Lady's RH she turns under Man's left arm until almost in original places
 1s change places LH to own sides and face 1st corners. 213
25-32 1s set to 1st corners and partner to finish with a Petronella turn to 2nd place on own sides and face out. 213

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

Keith Rose's Crib Diagram

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