Sirius

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

SIRIUS (S4x32) 4C set Peter Hastings Acme Collection

1- 8 1s and 4s dance ½ Figs of 8 round 2s/3s, 2s and 3s dance ½ Figs of 8 round 1s/4s
9-16 All cross RH, set, 1s+2s also 3s+4s change places on sides LH and set facing on sides
17-24 All dance reels of 4 on sides
25-32 1s+4s+3s dance the Knot. 2341

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

Dance Information

Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, holds the distinction of being the most luminous celestial body visible in the night sky.

It belongs to the constellation Canis Major and stands out prominently due to its brilliance and prominence. This star has captured human fascination for centuries and has played a significant role in various cultural and navigational contexts.

Located relatively close to Earth at a distance of about 8.6 light-years, Sirius is a binary star system consisting of a main-sequence star, Sirius A, and a white dwarf, Sirius B. Sirius A, the brighter component, is a spectral type A1V star, characterized by its bluish-white appearance. Its apparent magnitude of -1.46 makes it approximately twice as bright as any other star in the night sky.

Sirius has been observed and documented by astronomers throughout history, and its heliacal rising, which occurs just before sunrise, was historically associated with the flooding of the Nile River in ancient Egypt. In addition to its cultural significance, Sirius serves as a valuable point of reference for navigators and astronomers, contributing to our understanding of the cosmos.

Sirius

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