Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Railway 4 Meeting

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

RAILWAY 4 MEETING (R8x40) 2C (4C set) Martin McWilliam Potters Pairs Book 1

1- 8 1s+2s dance Chain Progression:
 1s+2s ¾ turn partner RH, 1M+2L turn LH 1½ times as partners chase clockwise ½ way, 2s+1s turn partners ¾ RH
9-16 2L+1M cross RH while 1L+2M set, 1s+2s change places on sides passing RSh; All chase 2 places clockwise round
17-24 2M+1L cross RH while 1M+2L set, 1s+2s change places on sides passing RSh; All chase 2 places clockwise round
25-32 2s followed by 1s dance down, end of bar 4 Ladies turn under Man's arm and 1s and 2s dance up, remaining in centre ready for...
33-40 1s+2s Poussette

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


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This reel, Railway 4 Meeting, was devised by Martin McWilliam for Christel And Denis McWilliam.

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