Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Silvery Tay

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE SILVERY TAY (R4x32) 4C Set Linda Carswell Perth 95th Anniversary

1- 8 All 4 couples advance and retire; 2s dance ½ Fig of 8 up round 1s while 3s dance ½ Fig of 8 down round 4s
9-16 1s and 4s set, cast in 1 place (2s and 3s step up/down 11-12); 1s+4s dance ½ LH across to end all on opposite sides, 2s and 1s facing down, 3s and 4s facing up and all set. (2)(4)(1)(3)
17-24 Reels of 4 on sides, 2s+4s and 1s+3s pass RSh to start
25-32 All couples set twice; all turn partner 1½ RH. 2413

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


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