A Visit From Avis

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 4 All set, first and third couples petronella into the centre while second lady casts off and second man casts up.
5- 8 First and third couples set and change places with right hand while second couple cross, lady between threes, man between twos and cast into second place, opposite sides.
9-16 All dance a modified Corners Pass and Turn:
 9-10 First and third couples pass partners by right then first man and third lady turn with right hand and first lady and third man loop right to face up and down.
 11-12 First and third couples pass partners by right then first lady and third man turn with right hand to face own sides and first man and third lady loop right to face up and down.
 13-16 First lady and third man repeat this movement with second couple. Finish first lady facing second man, third man facing second lady
17-20 Dance a half reel of four across the dance. Finish facing own partners
21-24 First and third couples dance a half reel of four up and down the dance.
25-28 First and third couples turn with right hands to own sides.
29-32 Third and second couples set and link.

Repeat with a new couple leading.

(Dance crib compiled by the deviser, Eddy West 2004)

Dance Information

Suggested music: "The Gordonian Strathspey".

(Dance information by the deviser, Eddy West)

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