Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Union Jig

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE UNION JIG (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Elaine Brunken Moments in Time

1- 8 1s+2s dance RH across and dance LH across ½ way, 1s+2s change places LH on the sides
9-16 1s+2s+3s dance LSh parallel reels of three on the sides
17-24 1L and 2L and also 1M and 2M set and Petronella-in-tandem, repeat
25-32 2s+1s+3s advance and retire for 2 steps and turn partner RH

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


Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams


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