The Shevock
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
The Shevock (S5x32) 5C (5C set) 32 bar Strathspey for 5 Couples in a 5 Couple Set, devised by Chris Ronald, 2010, Published In The Big Apple Collection.1- 8 1st and 2nd couples, and 4th and 5th couples dance a poussette
Meanwhile, 3rd couple set, cross right hand, set again, and cross right hand to finish. 12345
9-16 1st and 3rd couples dance down one place as 2nd and 4th couples step up
1st and 3rd couples set
1st and 3rd couples cast right shoulder around 4th corners to finish facing partner on 1st diagonal
17-24 1st couple set advancing and pass each other as 1st corners set
1st couple turn 1st corner both hands and finish facing partner on 2nd diagonal
Repeat with 2nd corners to finish. 2(1)4(3)5
25-32 All set
1st and 3rd couples cast down as 4th and 5th couples dance up
1st and 3rd couples dance half figure of eight up. 24153
(WEECRIB)
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This dance, The Shevock, was devised to honour Sheila Wilson (RSCDS New York Branch) to celebrate her receiving the RSCDS Branch Award.The Shevock is the name of a small stream in her native village of Insch in Scotland.
This oddly named burn eventually flows into the River Urie, at Old Rayne, about 3 Miles (5 Km) East of Insch.
The Shevock
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