Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Shire Of Air

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE SHIRE OF AIR (J8x32) 2C (4C set) J Young SCDs of the 18th Century

1- 8 1s cast and turn RH, 2s cast and turn RH
9-16 1s lead up for 2 steps and back while 2s lead down and back to face 1s, 1L+2L also 1M+2M dance out on own side, turn inwards and dance back
17-24 1s+2s circle 4H round to Left, set to partners and 1s cast 1 place as 2s step up
25-32 2s+1s dance R&L

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


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