Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

President Stuart's Jig

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

PRESIDENT STUART'S JIG (J4x40) 4C set
3s and 4s start on opposite sides

1- 8 1s and 4s cross RH, cast in 1 place (2s+3s step up/down) and dance ½ Figs of 8 round end couples. 21(4)(3)
9-16 1s and 4s dance Ladies' Chain
17-24 1L with 2s and 4L with 3s dance RH across, 1M with 2s and 4M with 3s dance LH across
25-32 1s+4s dance ½ R&L (omit polite turn) and dance ½ RSh reels of 4 on sides. (3)(1)42
33-40 All set, cross RH and all circle 8H round to left ½ way. 24(1)(3)

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



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