Sleekit Beastie

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 All 3 couples set and dance 6 bar mirror reels of 3 on sides (1s dance in/down to start). 123
9-12 1M+2L ½ turn 2H, 1M dances into 2M's place and 2L into 1L's place while 1L+2M chase anticlockwise 3 places round to end opposite partner
13-16 All 3 couples set and turn partner RH into promenade hold facing up
17-24 All dance promenade
25-32 1M+3s also 1L+2s dance RH across; 1s followed by 3s dance up to top, 1s cast to 3rd place, 3s to 2nd place. 231

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

Dance Information

The adjective "sleekit" implies a smooth or crafty nature, often associated with someone who is untrustworthy or sneaky in their actions.

When referring to a person as a "sleekit beastie", it evokes an image of someone who navigates situations with a hidden agenda or deceptive motives. The term is not overly harsh but conveys a sense of caution or wariness about the individual's intentions. It can be used both lightheartedly and with a more serious undertone, depending on the context and the relationship between the speaker and the subject.

One example of a "sleekit beastie" would be the dust mite.