The Smith At His Anvil
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE SMITH AT HIS ANVIL (M-8x(S16+R24)) 2C (4C set) Iain Boyd Cairdin O'tStrathspey
1- 8 1s+2s set, dance ½ RH across, rotate and dance ½ LH across
9-16 1s+2s circle 4H round and back
Reel
1- 8 1s+2s set, dance ½ RH across, set and ¾ turn partner RH to end in centre
9-16 2L+1M ¾ turn LH while partners chase ¼ round clockwise to form line of 4 across, change places RH with partner, 1L+2M ¾ turn LH while partners chase ¼ round clockwise to end in line of 4 in centre, 1s+2s ¾ turn in centre
17-24 1s+2s dance Poussette
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Dance Information
A blacksmith creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal using tools to hammer, bend, and cut against an anvil.
The Smith At His Anvil
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