Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Robert's Rant

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

ROBERT'S RANT (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Sheila Trafford Newcastle 70th Anniversary

1- 8 1s cross RH, cast (2s step up); 1s cross LH and cast to left to end 1L between 2s facing down, 1M between 3s facing up
9-16 1s dance ½ diagonal R&L (1s go to right up/down); 1s dance ½ RSh reel of 3 across (1M at top facing own side, 1L at bottom facing own side to start)
17-24 1s repeat 9-16. End 1L between 2s at top, 1M between 3s at bottom
25-32 All chase clockwise ½ round; 1s Petronella turn to 2nd place own side and all 3 couples set. 213

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


Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams


Dance Information

This dance was devised by Sheila Trafford to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Newcastle And District Branch Of The RSCDS.

Recommended music: The CD written to accompany the book of dances, "Newcastle Upon Tyne And District 70th Anniversary CD" with 8 tracks by Marian Anderson's Band and 8 tracks by Iain MacPhail's Band.



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