Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Reel Of Four Diamonds

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

REEL OF FOUR DIAMONDS (R4x32) 4C set

1- 8 1s and 4s cross RH, cast in 1 place and dance RH across (1s end facing up and 4s down) while 2s and 3s set and cross over. (2)(1)(4)(3)
9-16 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 up round 2s as 4s dance ½ Fig of 8 down round 3s All set, 2s and 3s cross LH as 1s+4s change places LH on sides. 2413
17-24 2s+4s+1s+3s dance full reel of 4 on sides
25-32 All circle 8H round and back. 2413

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



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