The Valentine

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s set and turn 2H to face down, 1s dance down below 3s and cast up to 2nd place
9-16 2s+1s dance double Fig of 8 (1s cross up to start) and 1s end facing 1st corners
17-20 1s set to 1st corners as 2nd corners set diagonally. 1s dance RSh round each to face 2nd corners (now in 1st corner positions) while 2s+3s dance clockwise 1 place
21-24 1s set to corners as 1st corners set diagonally. 1s dance RSh round each other into 2nd place opposite sides while 2s+3s dance clockwise 1 place. (3)(1)(2)
25-32 3s+1s+2s ½ turn RH and face partners. All set in lines of 3 to finish facing up nearer hands joined, 3s followed by 1s+2s dance up and cast to new positions. 213

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

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Since the 15th century the day has been used by lovers to express their affection for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards.

Valentine - Around 1850