Preparation Reel

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

PREPARATION REEL (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Terry Harvey

1- 8 1s set, cast and dance RH across with 3s
9-16 1s cross down between 3s, cast up to 2nd place opposite side and turn RH 1¼ times to 1L facing up with 1M behind her
17-24 1L followed by partner dances reel of 3 across with 2s (RSh to 2L) to end in 2nd place own sides
25-32 1s dance RSh reels of 3 on sides giving RSh to 3s

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

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Perhaps named as preparation for the dance The Cranberry Tart by Terry Glasspool.

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