Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Rampant Unicorn Strathspey

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE RAMPANT UNICORN STRATHSPEY (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Jim Rae To Be A Wind

1- 8 1s+2s dance La Girondole:
 1- 4 1s+2s join hands and set, 1L+2M ¾ turn RH while 1M+2L cast up/down.
 5- 8 1s+2s dance RH across ¾ way and turn partner RH. 2s back to own sides and 1s finish facing 1st corners.
9-16 1s+1st corners dance DoSiDo; 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners. 1s pull back RSh to face 4th corner
17-24 1s+4th corners dance DoSiDo; 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 4th corners. 1s pull back RSh to end BtoB in the centre, 2nd place facing own side.
25-32 1M+3s (at top) and 1L+2s (at bottom) dance RH across; 2s+1s+3s circle 6H ½ round to left. 213

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


Keith Rose's Crib Diagram


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