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Scottish Country Dance Instruction
WELCOME TO THE BALL (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Ann Campbell West Toronto Ball Jigs1- 8 1s cross RH and cast 1 place, 1s turn LH 1¼ times to Man facing up and Lady down
9-16 1s dance RH across (1M with 2s and 1L with 3s), 1s turn LH 1½ times to Lady facing up and Man down
17-24 1s dance RH across (1L with 2s and 1M with 3s), 1s turn LH 1½ times to face 2nd corners
25-32 1s dance reels of 3 on opposite sides (RSh to 2nd corners to start) and cross RH to 2nd place own sides
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams
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A couple in ballgowns are at the centre of a room surrounded by other people in evening dress. Wood engraving by G. Maurand after Gustave Janet.
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