The Rose Diamond Strathspey

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s set, turn partner 2H; flowing into circle 4H ¾ round to right (2 bars) dance into centre, pull back RSh and spiral out to sides. 123
9-16 1L followed by 1M+2M+2L chase clockwise down Ladies' side, between 3L and 4L across and up Men's side. 1L followed by 1M curve through 1st place own side to 2nd place own side facing up while 2M followed by 2L dance in 1st place opposite side facing down. (2)13
17-24 Reels of 3 on sides (2s and 1s pass RSh to start)
25-32 1s+3s dance Rondel
33-20 1s+4s dance the Knot. 2341

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

Keith Rose's Crib Diagram

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