Why Knot?
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
Why Knot?Unknown
Strathspey 3 x 32 bars 3 Couple Repeat 3 Couple Set Longwise Set
1-8 1s2s dance the knot;
9-16 1s cross up into figures of 8 across;
17-24 1s cross down into figures of 8 across, all finishing on the centre line, facing up in allemande hold;
25-32 2s1s3s allemande, finishing 3s1s2s.
(MAXICRIB. Scottish country dancing instructions compiled by Reuben Freemantle)
Dance Notes
8-9 1s retain left hand hold to facilitate crossing up.
24-24 2s 3s, using left foot step, advance and take allemande hold, finishing facing up.
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