Stafford Five-Oh

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 6 1s and 3s cross RH, cast (2s and 4s step up) and turn RH to face up in centre RH joined with partner. 21435
7-16 1s and 3s dance "Stafford Knot" for 2 couples:
 7-10 1s and 3s cross up RH between 2s/4s, 1s and 3s cast 1 place
 11-14 1s and 3s cross RH with partner, 1s and 3s cast up 1 place
 15-16 1s and 3s cross down LH between 2s/4s and face out. 21435
17-24 1s+4s+3s+5s (bottom 4 couples) dance mirror reels of 4 on sides (1s/3s out/down to start)
25-32 All 5 couples circle 10H round and back
33-36 1L+2s, 1M+4s+3L and 3M+5s dance RH across
37-40 1s and 3s turn partner LH and cast ( 4s and 5s step up). 24153
1s repeat dance from 3rd place while 2s (in top place) start

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

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