60 The Stoney Fireball, Scottish Country Dance Instructions
Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Stoney Fireball

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE STONEY FIREBALL (R4x48) 4C Set Gill Walker and Michelle Black Stonehaven Platinum Anniversary Dances

1- 8 2s dance Fig of 8 up round 1s while 3s dance Fig of 8 down round 4s
9-16 1s+2s and 3s+4s circle 4H round and back
17-20 1s ½ turn RH (elbow grip) moving down to between 2s and facing opposite sides, 1s+2s turn LH on sides. 1s end in 2nd place, 2s in 1st place
21-24 1s turn partner RH once round moving down to between 3s and facing opposite sides, 1s+3s turn LH on sides. 1s end in 3rd place, 3s in 2nd place
25-28 1s turn partner RH once round moving down to between 4s and facing opposite sides, 1s+4s turn LH on sides. 1s end in 4th place, 4s in 3rd place
29-32 1s turn partner 1½ RH to own side and face out
33-40 1s cast up 1 place (4s step down), 1s dance in front of 3s (3s step down); 1s dance up behind 2s (2s step down), 1s turn RH, remain in middle ready for...
41-48 1s join 2H and slip step down to 4th place (2s, 3s and 4s step up); All couples turn partner RH (or Birl)

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


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