Salute To Mrs Mac

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

SALUTE TO MRS MAC (R8x32) 3C (4C Set) Maureen Robson From North to South

1- 8 1s cross down to dance reflection (mirror) reels of 3 on opposite sides. On bars 7-8 1s and 2s continue reel and 1s finish in 2nd place facing out. 2(1)3
9-12 1s turn 3s on sides (LH on Men's side, RH on Ladies' side) and 1s cross up to 2nd place own side facing out
13-16 1s turn 2s on sides (LH on Ladies' side, RH on Men's side) and 1s cross down to 2nd place opposite side facing out. 2(1)3
17-24 1s cast down round 3s, lead up to top, cross and cast to 2nd place. 213
25-32 All circle 6H round and back. 213

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

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Salute To Mrs Mac - Scottish Country Dancing Instruction Video

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This dance, Salute To Mrs Mac, was devised to celebrate the 105th birthday of Maureen Robson's mother in 2016. Her friends and colleagues always called Mrs Mac.

There are some useful comments shown in the notes below this Salute To Mrs Mac video on YouTube.

Recommended recorded music - "Set of Reels", track 9 on "Belfast Branch Diamond Jubilee Dances" played by Marian Anderson's Scottish Dance Band.

Tawa Main Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Published in the notes below this Salute To Mrs Mac video on Youtube.
Image copyright LesleyW Creative Commons Licence 3.0, via the English language Wikipedia.

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