Robert Shaw's Strathspey

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s dance Fig of 8 on own sides (1s dance in/down to start) giving hands when possible
9-16 All couples dance a triangular Knot:
 9-10 All ½ turn RH to finish in Allemande hold facing out
 11-12 All dance anticlockwise one place releasing RH at the end of bar 4
 13-16 All turn partner ¾ LH to finish facing partner, all men back to back in centre
17-20 All set, all Men dance clockwise 2 places while all Ladies dance anticlockwise one place to finish facing partner, Men back to back in centre
21-24 All set and turn ¾ RH to places. 312
25-32 All dance 6H round and back

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