The Ronalds' Reel
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
The Ronalds' Reel (R3x48) 3C (3C set) 48 bar Reel for 3 Couples in a 3 Couple Set, devised by Mary D Gray, 2022.1- 8 1st and 2nd couples dance set and link. 213
All set and cross right hand. (2)(1)(3)
9-16 All chase clockwise halfway round (to get back to own sides). 312
While 1st couple turn partner right hand 1½ times to face 1st corner position (1st lady with 1st man behind her), 3rd and 2nd couples continue chasing clockwise to finish as at end of bar 8
17-24 1st couple dance an alternating tandem reel of three on the first diagonal (1st lady right shoulder to 2nd lady to start), 1st lady finishes facing 2nd corner position, 1st man behind her
25-32 1st couple dance an alternating tandem reel of three on the second diagonal (1st lady left shoulder to 3rd lady who is in 3rd man position). Finish on sidelines. (2)(1)(3)
33-40 All dance three-couple set and link (finishing across the set). Repeat to finish on sides. 312
41-48 All dance six hands round and back. 312
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