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)

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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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