Scotch Mixer
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
SCOTCH MIXER (R32) Round The RoomRound the room dance, 2 facing 2
1- 8 All circle 4H round and back
9-16 All dance RH across and LH back
17-24 All dance DoSiDo with partner, turn opposite partner RH ending in prom hold
25-32 In prom hold with new partner dance round room to find new couple
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Scotch Mixer
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Reel n x 32 bars 2 Couple Repeat Progressive 2 Couple Square Set
In this set format, the couples with L on right of partner face each other.
1-8 All 4 hands round and back;
9-16 all right hands across and back;
17-20 all dos-à-dos with partner;
21-24 all turn opposite (now the new partner) into promenade hold;
25-32 new couples promenade anywhere in the room to find another couple for the next Repeat.
(MAXICRIB. Scottish country dancing instructions compiled by Reuben Freemantle)
Dance Notes
Note that this dance is progressive by couple as well as by set.25-32 This is not nearly so frantic as in The Borrowdale Exchange where two more couples are needed; take time while promenading before meeting another couple for the next Repeat.
Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams
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Scotch Mixer - Scottish Country Dancing Instruction VideoDance Information
The dance title is probably a play on words and can either mean a dance which enables partners to dance around the room to meet new couples or a beverage that combines Scotch whisky with a non-alcoholic mixer, such as soda, ginger ale, or water.The first is self explanatory, The second is a concoction which offers a refreshing twist to the traditional consumption of Scotch, introducing a range of flavours and effervescence. The term captures a simple yet versatile approach to enjoying Scotch, as it accommodates various preferences and allows individuals to tailor the strength and taste of their drink by adjusting the ratio of whisky to mixer.
Whether served over ice or in a highball glass, the Scotch Mixer is a popular choice for those seeking a more diluted and sociable way to savor the distinct characteristics of Scotch whisky.
Additional search terms: Ceilidh Dance.
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