Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Ringinglow Jig

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE RINGINGLOW JIG (J4x32) 4C Set Marion Pearson Second Sheaf Collection
2 chords - 2nd chord 3s and 4s cross to opposite side

1- 8 1s+2s also 3s+4s Set + Rotate. 21(4)(3)
9-12 1s+4s chase anticlockwise ½ round (through 2nd and 3rd places). 24(1)(3)
13-16 2s+4s also 1s+3s turn 1½ on sides to change places (Men RH, Ladies LH). 2s and 3s face out
17-24 4s+2s also 3s+1s dance Double Fig of 8 (2s cast up, 4s cross down, 3s cast down, 1s cross up)
25-28 4s and 1s cross RH with partner and cast 1 place 4s down, 1s up. (2s and 3s step up/down 27-28). 2(4)1(3)
29-32 4s and 1s turn partner 1½ RH. 24(1)(3)

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


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