Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

A Reel For Maria

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

A REEL FOR MARIA (R8x40) 3C (4C set) Ellen McRanor Suncoast Collection

1- 8 1s turn RH, cast (2s step up); 1s lead down, cross below 3s and cast up into 2nd place opposite sides facing up
9-16 2s+1s+3s dance mirror reels of 3 on sides (2s out/down, 1s in/up, 3s out/up)
17-24 1s lead up to top, cross and cast to 2nd place own side; 1s turn RH to face down
25-32 2s+1s+3s dance mirror reels of 3 on sides (2s out/down, 1s in/down, 3s out/up)
33-40 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back. 213

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


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