Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Skating On The Rideau Canal

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

SKATING ON THE RIDEAU CANAL (S3x32) 3C Set Lindsay Clarke Ardbrae 60 years

1- 8 1s dance Inveran reels with 2s+3s. 2s finish facing out
9-16 1s+2s+3s dance an inverted Inveran reel (3s cross up to begin, 2s out/down, 1s in/down)
17-20 All ½ turn and twirl to cross to opposite side
21-24 1s+2s chase clockwise 2 places while 3s turn 1½ RH. 213
25-28 All ½ turn and twirl to cross to opposite side. (2)(1)(3)
29-32 1s+3s chase clockwise 2 places (3L finishes facing out) while 2s 1½ RH to own sides. 231

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


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