Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

A Strathspey For Eric

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

A Strathspey For Eric (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Dee Steed Friendship Dances

1- 8 1s+2s dance the Knot ending with 1s turning LH to face 2L (1L on 1M's right nearer hands joined)
9-16 1s set to 2s, turn inwards, set to 3M, set to 3L, turn inwards and set to 2M. End in 2nd place in centre facing up nearer hands joined
17-24 2s+1s+3s dance mirror reels of 3 on sides giving hands (1s up between 2s, 3s out/up to start). 2s+3s loop into place at end
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H ½ round to left, pull back LSh and chase anticlockwise back to own side. 213

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


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