Sandbach Society Reel

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s cross RH, cast 1 place and dance ½ Fig of 8 round 3s
9-16 4s cross RH, cast up 1 place and dance ½ Fig of 8 round 1s (in 2nd place)
17-24 1s+4s dance ½ R&L and turn partners RH 1½ times
25-32 All circle 8H round and back

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

Dance Information

The society was formally instituted during its inaugural Annual Meeting on October 29th, where Harry was elected as its first President. Regular Scottish dancing sessions have been conducted nearly every Tuesday in Sandbach Literary Institute since its inception.

Following Harry's leadership after 1997, Stuart Ross assumed the role of "Dancing Master", overseeing the dancing activities for over two decades until 2019. Kim Kolodziejczyk, previously involved in assisting Stuart, particularly with beginners and less experienced dancers before the main Tuesday evening sessions, has taken on the role of leading the dancing. The society's current membership stands at approximately 50 individuals.

Sandbach, located in the Cheshire East borough of Cheshire, England, is a market town and civil parish. The civil parish encompasses four settlements: Sandbach, Elworth, Ettiley Heath, and Wheelock. Positioned in proximity to the cities of Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Chester, Liverpool, and Salford, Sandbach serves as a central hub within Cheshire.