Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Top Of The Hill

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

TOP OF THE HILL (S3x32) 3C Set Barb Anglin Ardbrae Celebrates 60

1- 8 1s+2s Set and Rotate
9-10 All turn ¾ RH into a line in centre of dance facing partners (L facing down and M up)
11-16 All dance ½ reel of 6 (As in reel of 4, on odd bars, all pass RSh. On even bars, dance a small loop at the ends while others pass LSh. After 6 bars all finish facing partners, M facing down, L up)
17-18 All turn ¾ RH to finish on own sides
19-24 All dance 6H round to left. 312
25-28 1s followed by 2s dance up between 3s and cast. 321
29-32 2s followed by 3s dance down between 1s and cast up. 231

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


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