Time To Spare
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
TIME TO SPARE (S3x32) 3C Set Sheila Trafford Newcastle 70th Anniversary1- 8 1s+2s dance ½ Double Fig of 8 (1s cross down, 2s dance up); 1s+2s+3s dance ½ mirror reels of 3 on sides (1s in/down to start). 3(2)(1)
9-16 2s+1s dance ½ Double Fig of 8 (1s cross up, 2s dance down); 3s+2s+1s dance ½ mirror reels of 3 on sides (1s in/up to start). 123
17-24 1s dance down nearer hands joined (2s step up) and 1s turn 3s nearer hand; 1s turn 2s other hand and all 3 couples set. 213
25-32 1s+3s dance the Tourbillon:
25-28 1s and 3s ½ turn partners 2H, 1M and 3L lead partners by nearer hand 1 place clockwise to end 1s on Ladies side and 3s Men's side, 1s set to 2s
29-32 1s and 3s ½ turn partners 2H and lead partners on 1 place clockwise and 3s+1s cross RH to own sides
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams
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This dance was devised by Sheila Trafford to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Newcastle And District Branch Of The RSCDS.Recommended music: The CD written to accompany the book of dances, "Newcastle Upon Tyne And District 70th Anniversary CD" with 8 tracks by Marian Anderson's Band and 8 tracks by Iain MacPhail's Band.
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