True Saracen

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s set, cross RH; 1s cast (2s step up) and cross RH to face out out in 2nd place while bars 7-8: 2s and 3s Petronella turn to middle
9-16 2s+1s+3s dance Weasel reels:
 2s+3s dance part reel of 4 up/down middle but when reaching either end they dance clockwise to top/bottom to re-enter reel while 1s dance clockwise to replace dancer leaving the reel and all end where they started
17-24 1s Petronella turn to middle while 2s and 3s turn partner 2H, all end in middle (M facing up, L down), all set; all set again and Petronella turn to opposite sides and set. (2)(1)(3)
25-32 All circle 6H ½ round to left; all turn partner 2H, pull back RSh and dance out to own side. 312

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

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