The Quicksilver Reel

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s dance Figs of 8 on own sides (in and down to start)
9-16 3s dance Figs of 8 on own sides (in and up to start)
17-24 2s dance Figs of 8 on own sides (out and up to start)
25-32 1s+2s+3s dance mirror reels of 3 on own sides (1s in and down to start)
33-40 1s cross RH and cast 1 place, 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 up round 2s. 213

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

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