Return To Broadford Bay
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
RETURN TO BROADFORD BAY (R8x32) 2C (4C set) John Morris Vallin Collection 11- 8 1s+2s circle 4H round to Left then 1s+2s dance RH across back to places
9-16 1s+2s set, dance ¾ L&R (cross LH with partner, RH on side, cross LH with partner) all face anticlockwise
17-20 2M+1L turn 1½ RH to change places and face clockwise as partners chase anticlockwise ½ round and face in
21-24 2L+1M turn 1¾ LH to face partner on 1st corner diagonal as partner chase clockwise ½ round to face partner
25-32 1s+2s dance diagonal reel of 4 (on 1st corner diagonal) At end 2L+1M do not pass LSh but curve right, polite turn to face partner
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Dance Notes
When danced as a 4 couple set, it is recommended that both 1s and 3s start the two couple dance sequence.(Dance notes by John Morris)
Dance Information
Broadford Bay is a body of water located on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.Positioned on the island's east coast, Broadford Bay extends towards the Inner Sound, providing a natural inlet for maritime activity. The bay is surrounded by the village of Broadford, a settlement that has historical roots and serves as a local hub for services and amenities.
The bay's geographical features include a mixture of rocky and sandy shores and is subject to tidal movements, creating fluctuating water levels that influence the local marine environment.
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Broadford Bay
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