Sarona

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s and 4s petronella turn into centre (2s and 3s step down/up slightly), all set (in diamond formations), 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance RH across
9-16 1s+4s dance ½ reel of 4 in centre; pass partner RSh and curve to right to turn Lady/Man on side 2H to end BtoB facing opposite sides (4s between 2s and 1s between 3s)
17-20 4s+2s also 1s+3s dance ½ reels of 4 across
21-24 2s and 3s dance in (passing 4s/1s) RSh, pass partner RSh to end in 1st/3rd place of a square set, 2s facing down, 3s facing up, Lady on Man's Left, while
1s and 4s dance out to sides - 1M+4L to 2nd place, 4M+1L to 4th place (Lady on Man's Right). All set nearer hands joined with "new partners"
25-32 All advance 1 step, pivot right about on spot and chase clockwise (2 bars), flowing into 8H round ½ way into longwise set (4 bars) 24(1)(3)

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

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Established in the late 19th century, the colony was initially founded by the Templer religious community, a sect originating in the Kingdom of Württemberg. Sarona's development was marked by the construction of German-style houses, public buildings, and a church, reflecting the architectural preferences of its founders.

Over the years, Sarona underwent various transformations, serving as a German settlement during the Ottoman era, a British military compound during World War II, and eventually being incorporated into the city of Tel Aviv.

In recent decades, the area has been extensively redeveloped, blending its historical character with contemporary urban planning, and now functions as a vibrant commercial and cultural center within the city.