Tribute To A Dancing Spirit

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s cross RH and cast (2s step up); 1s turn LH 1¼ to finish in centre facing Ladies' side
9-12 ½ Mirror reels of 3 across (1M+2L pass LSh, 1L+3L pass RSh) ending in lines of 3 across, 1M between 2s facing down, 1L between 3s facing up
13-16 All set, 2s+3s cross RH up/down and face out of ends while 1s ½ turn RH and face Men's side
17-20 ½ Mirror reels of 3 across 1M+2L (in 3rd place) pass LSh, 1L+3L (in 2nd place) pass RSh ending in lines of 3 across, 1M between 2s at bottom facing up, 1L between 3s at to facing down. 23(1)
21-24 All set, 3s+2s cross RH up/down to place while 1s ¾ turn RH and face down nearer hands joined
25-32 1s dance down (3 bars) change sides (1L dances under 1M's arm) and dance up (2 bars), separate and dance up behind 3s to 2nd place own side

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