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Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s and 4s set and cast in 1 place (2s and 3s step up/down); 1s and 4s dance ½ Fig of 8 round nearest end couple. 2143
9-16 1s+4s dance LH across; all dance ½ RSh reels of 4 on sides. 4s face up, 1s face down. 3412
17-24 3s+4s also 1s+2s dance Chain Progression:
 1s+2s also 3s+4s ¾ turn RH in sides, 4M+3L also 2M+1L turn LH 1½ times as partners chase clockwise ½ way, 3s+4s also 1s+2s turn ¾ RH on sides. (3)(4)(1)(2)
25-32 All set facing up/down, all join hands on sides and set to partner; 4s and 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 round nearest end couple. (3)41(2)
33-40 4s+1s dance Rondette (similar to Rondel but no crossing after arches):
 4s+1s cross (Ladies under Men's arch), meet partner and face up/down, 4s dance under arch made by 1s, curve out to sides, 1s+4s cross (Ladies under Men's arch) and out to sides. (3)14(2)

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

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