Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Sultan's Signature

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE SULTAN'S SIGNATURE (J4x48) 4C set John Drewry Turkish Set

1- 8 1s and 3s cross RH, cast 1 place and dance ½ Figs of 8 round couple above them (2s and 4s step up 3-4)
9-14 4s followed by 1s and 2s dance down, cross and cast up to end (4)(1)(2)3
15-16 4s+1s+2s ½ turn partner LH into promenade hold facing up
17-24 4s+1s+2s Promenade and end 4s casting to 3rd place followed by 1s who cast to 2nd place and then dance to top
25-32 1s and 4s dance ½ Figs of 8, 1s up round 2s, 4s down round 3s; 1s+4s dance ½ R&L (4M and 1L remain facing out)
33-40 All dance reels of 4 on own sides
41-48 All circle 8H round and back. 2413

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


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