Striking Gold
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
STRIKING GOLD (J3x32) 3C set Pat Clark Corberry Collection 21- 8 1s+2s dance double Fig of 8 (1s cross down, 2s dance up to start)
9-16 1s followed by 2s lead down, 2s followed by 1s lead up, finishing 2 1 on sides with 1s facing out
17-24 1s+3s dance double Fig of 8 (1s cast, 3s cross up to start)
25-32 1s+3s dance Espagnole. 231
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Dance Information
The phrase "striking gold" is an idiomatic expression that originates from the context of gold mining during the 19th-century gold rushes, particularly in California and Australia. In a literal sense, "striking gold" refers to the fortunate and often unexpected discovery of gold while mining. Miners who found gold in their claims were considered extremely lucky, as gold was a precious and highly sought-after commodity.Metaphorically, the expression has found its way into everyday language to denote the experience of coming across something valuable, highly successful, or serendipitous. When someone says they've "struck gold", it typically means they've achieved a significant and often unexpected success, stumbled upon a valuable opportunity, or made a fortunate discovery.
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