Rogues' Gallery

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1M sets to 2L and cast 1 place, 1L sets to 2M and casts 1 place
9-16 2s+1s+3s advance and retire, 1s dance ½ reel of 4 with 1st corners and end 1L between top couple facing down 1M between bottom couple facing up
17-24 All advance and retire (up/down), 1s dance ½ reel of 4 with 2nd corners ending 2nd place opposite sides. (3)(1)(2)
25-28 3L+1M also 1L+2M cross RH, 3M+2M also 3L+2L cross LH
29-32 1M+2L also 3M+1L cross LH, all cross LH to own sides. 213

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

Dance Information

Originating in the 19th century, these galleries served as a means of cataloging and identifying repeat offenders and suspected criminals within a jurisdiction. The practice aimed to aid police investigations and enhance public safety by providing a visual record of known offenders.

In addition to law enforcement usage, the term "Rogues' Gallery" has found its way into broader cultural contexts, often referring metaphorically to a collection of individuals with dubious or unscrupulous reputations. This broader usage is prevalent in literature, films, and popular media to describe a group of individuals known for questionable or criminal activities.

Despite its historical association with criminal identification, the term has evolved to encompass a wider range of contexts beyond law enforcement.