The Ruby Menzies Strathspey

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s turn RH, cast (2s step up); 2s+1s+3s set, ½ turn partner RH to face down in middle
9-16 2s+1s+3s dance Allemande. 2s end in 3rd place and 3s in 1st place on opposite side while 1st end facing 1st corner position
17-24 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners, pass RSh to face 2nd corners (position); 1st dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 2nd corners and end in 2nd place own side
25-32 All ½ turn partner RH, pull back RSh and dance out to opposite sides; all chase clockwise ½ round to own sides 3 1 2

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

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