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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Lesson Plan for Dec 19, 2011
GOOD-HEARTED GLASGOW J8x32 3C (4C set)
P Knapman Collins Pocket Bk
1- 8 1s turn RH cast to 2nd place, & turn partner LH 1¼ times
to end Man down & Lady up
9-16 1s dance RH across (Lady with 2s & Man with 3s),
1s passing RSh & dance LH with other couple
17-24 1s lead down the middle & back to 2nd place own side
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round & back
"Good-Hearted Glasgow" on YouTube
P Knapman Collins Pocket Bk
1- 8 1s turn RH cast to 2nd place, & turn partner LH 1¼ times
to end Man down & Lady up
9-16 1s dance RH across (Lady with 2s & Man with 3s),
1s passing RSh & dance LH with other couple
17-24 1s lead down the middle & back to 2nd place own side
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round & back
"Good-Hearted Glasgow" on YouTube
GREEN GROW THE RASHES (John Black’s Daughter) S8x32 3C (4C set)
Johnson RSCDS Bk 12
1- 8 1s dance parallel RSh reels of 3 on own sides
9-16 1s set, turn 2H, 1s facing 2s on sides;
set, and turn 2s with 2H 1½ times
17-24 1M+3s circle 3H round to left and
end 3s on opp sides & 1M casts to 2nd pl,
1L+3s circle 3H round to right and
end 3s own sides & 1L casts to 2nd pl
25-32 1s set, dance up to top, cast to 2nd place and turn RH
BONNIE STRONSHIRAY S8x32 3C (4C set) R Campbell Glasgow Assembly
1- 8 1s+2s turn ¾ 2H to form line up/down centre & dance ½ reel of 4,
turn partners ¾ 2H to own sides (having changed places)
9-16 1s set adv & turn 1st corner 2H ending 1L between 2s & 1M between 3s;
set adv to 2nd crnr & turn 2H end 2nd place opposite sides
17-24 2s+1s+3s cross RH
1s cast to right round partner's 1st corner positions
while corners Advance+Retire (1M between 2s & 1L between 3s),
2s+1s+3s cross RH (up/down set),
1s cast to right round partner's 2nd corner positions
& in to face them while 2s+3s Advance+Retire
25-32 1s dance ½ RSh reel of 4 with partner's 2nd corner position,
pass LSh & dance ½ reel with partner's 1st corner position
& turn RH back to place
BONNIE STRONSHIRAY S8x32 3C (4C set) R Campbell Glasgow Assembly
1- 8 1s+2s turn ¾ 2H to form line up/down centre & dance ½ reel of 4,
turn partners ¾ 2H to own sides (having changed places)
9-16 1s set adv & turn 1st corner 2H ending 1L between 2s & 1M between 3s;
set adv to 2nd crnr & turn 2H end 2nd place opposite sides
17-24 2s+1s+3s cross RH
1s cast to right round partner's 1st corner positions
while corners Advance+Retire (1M between 2s & 1L between 3s),
2s+1s+3s cross RH (up/down set),
1s cast to right round partner's 2nd corner positions
& in to face them while 2s+3s Advance+Retire
25-32 1s dance ½ RSh reel of 4 with partner's 2nd corner position,
pass LSh & dance ½ reel with partner's 1st corner position
& turn RH back to place
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Lesson Plan for Dec 5, 2011
JOIE DE VIVRE J8x32 3C (4C set) I van Maarseveen RSCDS Bk. 39, #2
1-4 1s set and cast off to 2nd place. 2s step up bars 3-4
5-8 Joining nearer hands, 1s dance down between 3s
and cast up to 2nd place
9-12 2s, ls & 3s turn partners RH
13-16 2M, followed by 1M & 3M, and 3W, followed by 1W & 2W,
dance clockwise ½ way round
to finish on opposite sides in the order 3, 1, 2
17-20 3s, 1s & 2s dance back-to-back with partners
21-24 Joining nearer hands on the sides, 3s, 1s & 2s set and
turn partners ½ way round RH to finish ready for —
25-32 3s, 1s & 2s allemande
"Joie de vivre" on YouTube
THE GENTLEMAN S8x32 3C (4C set) R S Huxley RSCDS 35
1- 8 1s turn 2H and remain in middle facing each other as 2s step up,
1s+2s set (1s advancing and pass LSh to face opposite partner)
and dance ½ reel of 4 across with 2s.
1s end giving LH to face down on own side between 2s
9-16 1s lead down to end between 3s & face each other,
1s+3s set (1s advancing and pass LSh to face opposite partner)
and dance ½ reel of 4 across with 3s.
1s end giving LH to face up on own side between 3s
17-24 1s lead up to top, cross over & cast to 2nd place
and dance ½ reels of 3 across (L with 2s & M with 3s)
25-32 2s+1s dance Diamond Poussette right round
BAULDY BAIN'S FIDDLE R8x32 3C (4C set) J Dickson Lothian Coll
1- 4 1s turn by the right and cast one place;
5- 8 1s turn by left 1½ times,
finishing facing out on opposite sides (in 2nd place);
9-12 1s cast to the left,
cross and cast to the left again to 2nd place on own sides
{chase anti-clockwise halfway round}
while 2s and 3s right hands across, finishing in the side lines;
13-16 2s and 3s chase clockwise halfway round outside
while 1s turn by the left 1¼ times
finishing facing first corner positions (1M facing 2M, 1L facing 3L);
17-20 1s ½ diagonal reel of 4 with first corner positions;
21-24 1s ½ diagonal reel of 4 with second corner positions,
finishing by passing right shoulder to 2nd place on own sides;
25-32 2s, 1s, and 3s dance 6 hands round and back.
"Bauldy Bain's Fiddle" on YouTube
BEST SET IN THE HALL J8x32 3C (4C Set) H Greenwood Bk 46
1- 8 1s set, 1L followed by partner casts below 3s,
crosses & casts up to face her 1st corner
while 1M dances up the middle to face 1st corner
2s step up bars 7-8
9-12 1s and 1st corners set;
1s pulling back by the right dance around each other
and out to finish in partner's 1st corner position.
At the same time 1st corners dance in and, pulling back by the right,
finish back-to-back in the middle facing own places. 2nd corners
13-16 1s and 1st corners set; 1st corners, pulling back by the right,
dance around each other and out to finish in opposite corner's position.
At the same time 1s dance towards each other,
and pulling back by the right,
finish back-to-back in the middle facing 2nd corners.
(1s turn on the spot.)
17 - 24 1s repeat bars 9-16 with 2nd corners;
pass each other by the right to finish in 2nd place on opposite sides.
(3)(1)(2)
25- 32 2s+1s+3s chase clockwise ½ way and turn partners RH
"Best Set in the Hall" on YouTube {1st tune is "Reel of the Royal Scots"!}
"Best Set in the Hall" on YouTube {with proper "signature tune"}
DA RAIN DANCIN’ R8x32 3C (4C set) Whiteadder Coll
1- 8 1s dance down below 3s, cast up round 3s to 2nd place own side,
2s+1s+3s set and cross RH
9-16 1s dance up round 2s and cast off to 2nd place opposite sides,
2s+1s+3s set, 1s turn LH to face 1st corners while 2s and 3s cross LH
17-24 1s set right to 1st corners and left to partner,
¾ turn RH to face 2nd corners,
set to right and left to partner,
¾ turn RH to end 2nd place own side.
{"interrupted hello-good-bye"}
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back
1-4 1s set and cast off to 2nd place. 2s step up bars 3-4
5-8 Joining nearer hands, 1s dance down between 3s
and cast up to 2nd place
9-12 2s, ls & 3s turn partners RH
13-16 2M, followed by 1M & 3M, and 3W, followed by 1W & 2W,
dance clockwise ½ way round
to finish on opposite sides in the order 3, 1, 2
17-20 3s, 1s & 2s dance back-to-back with partners
21-24 Joining nearer hands on the sides, 3s, 1s & 2s set and
turn partners ½ way round RH to finish ready for —
25-32 3s, 1s & 2s allemande
"Joie de vivre" on YouTube
THE GENTLEMAN S8x32 3C (4C set) R S Huxley RSCDS 35
1- 8 1s turn 2H and remain in middle facing each other as 2s step up,
1s+2s set (1s advancing and pass LSh to face opposite partner)
and dance ½ reel of 4 across with 2s.
1s end giving LH to face down on own side between 2s
9-16 1s lead down to end between 3s & face each other,
1s+3s set (1s advancing and pass LSh to face opposite partner)
and dance ½ reel of 4 across with 3s.
1s end giving LH to face up on own side between 3s
17-24 1s lead up to top, cross over & cast to 2nd place
and dance ½ reels of 3 across (L with 2s & M with 3s)
25-32 2s+1s dance Diamond Poussette right round
BAULDY BAIN'S FIDDLE R8x32 3C (4C set) J Dickson Lothian Coll
1- 4 1s turn by the right and cast one place;
5- 8 1s turn by left 1½ times,
finishing facing out on opposite sides (in 2nd place);
9-12 1s cast to the left,
cross and cast to the left again to 2nd place on own sides
{chase anti-clockwise halfway round}
while 2s and 3s right hands across, finishing in the side lines;
13-16 2s and 3s chase clockwise halfway round outside
while 1s turn by the left 1¼ times
finishing facing first corner positions (1M facing 2M, 1L facing 3L);
17-20 1s ½ diagonal reel of 4 with first corner positions;
21-24 1s ½ diagonal reel of 4 with second corner positions,
finishing by passing right shoulder to 2nd place on own sides;
25-32 2s, 1s, and 3s dance 6 hands round and back.
"Bauldy Bain's Fiddle" on YouTube
BEST SET IN THE HALL J8x32 3C (4C Set) H Greenwood Bk 46
1- 8 1s set, 1L followed by partner casts below 3s,
crosses & casts up to face her 1st corner
while 1M dances up the middle to face 1st corner
2s step up bars 7-8
9-12 1s and 1st corners set;
1s pulling back by the right dance around each other
and out to finish in partner's 1st corner position.
At the same time 1st corners dance in and, pulling back by the right,
finish back-to-back in the middle facing own places. 2nd corners
13-16 1s and 1st corners set; 1st corners, pulling back by the right,
dance around each other and out to finish in opposite corner's position.
At the same time 1s dance towards each other,
and pulling back by the right,
finish back-to-back in the middle facing 2nd corners.
(1s turn on the spot.)
17 - 24 1s repeat bars 9-16 with 2nd corners;
pass each other by the right to finish in 2nd place on opposite sides.
(3)(1)(2)
25- 32 2s+1s+3s chase clockwise ½ way and turn partners RH
"Best Set in the Hall" on YouTube {1st tune is "Reel of the Royal Scots"!}
"Best Set in the Hall" on YouTube {with proper "signature tune"}
DA RAIN DANCIN’ R8x32 3C (4C set) Whiteadder Coll
1- 8 1s dance down below 3s, cast up round 3s to 2nd place own side,
2s+1s+3s set and cross RH
9-16 1s dance up round 2s and cast off to 2nd place opposite sides,
2s+1s+3s set, 1s turn LH to face 1st corners while 2s and 3s cross LH
17-24 1s set right to 1st corners and left to partner,
¾ turn RH to face 2nd corners,
set to right and left to partner,
¾ turn RH to end 2nd place own side.
{"interrupted hello-good-bye"}
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back
Monday, November 28, 2011
Lesson Plan for Nov 28, 2011
THE LUCKENBOOTH BROOCH J8x32 3C (4C set)
J Dickson Glendarroch SD Sheets
1- 8 1s in promenade hold (Lady on Man's left) dance RSh reel of 3
with 2s (RSh to 2M to start) & end facing 3M
9-16 1s dance reel with 3s (RSh to 3M) ending with 1s
dancing across to Men's side
17-24 2s+3s rights and lefts while 1s lead out of M's side,
1M cast up, 1L cast down, meet, lead out of Ladies’ side,
1M cast up and 1L cast down to end 1M between 2s facing down
and 1L between 3s facing up
25-32 2s+1s+3s set twice, 1s turn RH 1¾ times to 2nd places
Dance Information
Luckenbooths were shops in Edinburgh, situated on the Royal Mile from the High Kirk (AKA St Giles' Cathedral) down towards the Canongate. They were the city's first permanent shops that housed jewellery workers and other trades, dating from the 16th century.
The luckenbooth brooch is a Scottish wedding gift to the bride by the groom on their wedding day. It was subsequently pinned to the shawl of the first baby to protect it from "evil spirits".
The luckenbooth brooch has figures very similar to the Claddagh ring, and a like purpose as a love token. Both incorporate the themes of heart and crown. The earliest records of heart-shaped brooches in Scotland date back to 1503. In the 18th century, these brooches became known as 'Luckenbooth' brooches because they were sold from locked booths in the jewellery quarter.
THE CORIAN STRATHSPEY S3x32 3C set M Whitby RSCDS 43
1- 8 1M+2L turn RH 1½ times
while partners dance round anticlockwise ½ way,
1s dance ½ fig of 8 round 3s. (2) 1 3
9-16 1L+3M turn LH 1½ times while partners dance round clockwise ½ way,
3s dance ½ fig of 8 round 2s (2) 3 (1)
17-24 2s+3s+1s set, 3s petronella turn to 3L between 2s facing down
& 3M between 1s facing up, all Set & Link for 3 couples. 2 3 1
25-32 3s dance RH across (Lady with 2s & Man with 1s),
3s pass RSh & dance LH across with other couples to end. 2 3 1
The "Corian Strathspey", demonstration from the 2011 RSCDS summer school, week 2, St Andrews (to 3.17") on YouTube
DAVY NICK NACK R8x32 3C (4C set) R M Campbell Glasgow Assembly
1- 8 1s+2s+3s cross RH, set, cross back RH and set
9-16 1s turn RH 1½ times, cast 1 place and turn LH once to face 1st corners
17-24 1s change places RH with corners and set,
change places with corner person RH
and turn partner LH to face 2nd corners
25-32 1s change places RH with corners and set,
change places with corner person RH
and cross LH with partner to places
ARGYLL STRATHSPEY S8x32 3C (4C set) R Goldring RSCDS 35
1- 8 1s+2s+3s ½ turn RH, twirl & dance out to opposite sides
& repeat back to place
9-16 1s+2s+3s circle 6H round & back
(1s end in centre facing down & 3s in centre facing up)
17-24 1s+3s dance R&L (up & down) & end back on own sides
25-32 1s+2s dance the Tournee:
- 1s+2s dance into prom hold
(Men with partner on R, 1s face Men's side & 2s face Ladies' side)
1s+2s wheel anti-clockwise ½ way, Men turn Ladies into middle (BtoB);
1s turn 1½ times LH & 2s RH & dance out to places
The Tournée ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 1s and 2s dance in towards their own partners,
1M turns left at the end of the step to finish on his partner's left,
taking promenade hold.
At the same time 2L turns to the right to finish on her partner's right,
also taking promenade hold.
1s finish facing the Men’s side and the 2s facing the the Ladies' side,
with the Men standing left shoulder-to-shoulder.
2-4 1s and 2s wheel round halfway anti-clockwise;
finish with the men turning the Ladies in front of them to end all
in a straight line up and down the dance, with the Ladies back-to-back
and their partners facing them.
5-8 1s turn 1½ times LH ("drop the top hand")
and dance out to sides in 2nd place own side of the dance.
2s do likewise RH ("drop the bottom hand").
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Dance Information: Argyll and the Islands
Argyll and the Islands has a land area of approximately 2853 square miles, a population of approximately 83,000 and an average population density of 34 persons per square mile. 99% of the land area is classified as rural. 17% of the population does not live in a settlement (a cluster of 6 or more households) and 17% live on one of the 31 inhabited islands, only one of which is connected to the mainland by a bridge.
The area has an outstanding natural environment, containing mountains, forests, sea lochs, freshwater lochs, rivers, beaches, islands, glens and moors all with abundant wildlife. With some of Scotland’s most breathtaking landscape, Argyll has inspired many. A high percentage of these areas have UK or EU protected site status, all of the highest environmental quality, giving the area the highest level of biodiversity of any UK region.
At one time it was the centre of the Gaelic Kingdom of Dalriada, and later the seat of the Lords of the Isles in Islay. It is believed that the Book of Kells was begun on Iona, whose monastery was founded by Saint Columba in the sixth century. The first document ever printed in Scots Gaelic, the translation of Knox’s Liturgy, was made at Carnassarie Castle near Kilmartin.
On film, Argyll locations have featured significantly. The Powell and Pressburger classic “I Know Where I’m Going” is set on the Isle of Mull and includes some gripping cinematography of the Corryvreckan whirlpool between the islands of Jura and Scarba.
MANHATTAN (R8x32) 3C (4C Set) D Blim
1‐8 1s dance down below 3s, cast up one place, dance up to the top, and
cast off to face 1st corners.
9‐16 Turn corner, partner, corner, partner,
ending in the middle on opposite sides.
17‐24 1s set right for one bar, then slip individually left for one bar,
ending 1M between the 3s, 1L between the 2s.
Dance six bar right shoulder reels of three across the dance,
ending with 1s in 2nd place on opposite sides.
25‐32 Dance six bar right shoulder reels of three on the sides.
1s cross RH to place.
J Dickson Glendarroch SD Sheets
1- 8 1s in promenade hold (Lady on Man's left) dance RSh reel of 3
with 2s (RSh to 2M to start) & end facing 3M
9-16 1s dance reel with 3s (RSh to 3M) ending with 1s
dancing across to Men's side
17-24 2s+3s rights and lefts while 1s lead out of M's side,
1M cast up, 1L cast down, meet, lead out of Ladies’ side,
1M cast up and 1L cast down to end 1M between 2s facing down
and 1L between 3s facing up
25-32 2s+1s+3s set twice, 1s turn RH 1¾ times to 2nd places
Dance Information
The luckenbooth brooch is a Scottish wedding gift to the bride by the groom on their wedding day. It was subsequently pinned to the shawl of the first baby to protect it from "evil spirits".
The luckenbooth brooch has figures very similar to the Claddagh ring, and a like purpose as a love token. Both incorporate the themes of heart and crown. The earliest records of heart-shaped brooches in Scotland date back to 1503. In the 18th century, these brooches became known as 'Luckenbooth' brooches because they were sold from locked booths in the jewellery quarter.
THE CORIAN STRATHSPEY S3x32 3C set M Whitby RSCDS 43
1- 8 1M+2L turn RH 1½ times
while partners dance round anticlockwise ½ way,
1s dance ½ fig of 8 round 3s. (2) 1 3
9-16 1L+3M turn LH 1½ times while partners dance round clockwise ½ way,
3s dance ½ fig of 8 round 2s (2) 3 (1)
17-24 2s+3s+1s set, 3s petronella turn to 3L between 2s facing down
& 3M between 1s facing up, all Set & Link for 3 couples. 2 3 1
25-32 3s dance RH across (Lady with 2s & Man with 1s),
3s pass RSh & dance LH across with other couples to end. 2 3 1
The "Corian Strathspey", demonstration from the 2011 RSCDS summer school, week 2, St Andrews (to 3.17") on YouTube
DAVY NICK NACK R8x32 3C (4C set) R M Campbell Glasgow Assembly
1- 8 1s+2s+3s cross RH, set, cross back RH and set
9-16 1s turn RH 1½ times, cast 1 place and turn LH once to face 1st corners
17-24 1s change places RH with corners and set,
change places with corner person RH
and turn partner LH to face 2nd corners
25-32 1s change places RH with corners and set,
change places with corner person RH
and cross LH with partner to places
ARGYLL STRATHSPEY S8x32 3C (4C set) R Goldring RSCDS 35
1- 8 1s+2s+3s ½ turn RH, twirl & dance out to opposite sides
& repeat back to place
9-16 1s+2s+3s circle 6H round & back
(1s end in centre facing down & 3s in centre facing up)
17-24 1s+3s dance R&L (up & down) & end back on own sides
25-32 1s+2s dance the Tournee:
- 1s+2s dance into prom hold
(Men with partner on R, 1s face Men's side & 2s face Ladies' side)
1s+2s wheel anti-clockwise ½ way, Men turn Ladies into middle (BtoB);
1s turn 1½ times LH & 2s RH & dance out to places
The Tournée ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 1s and 2s dance in towards their own partners,
1M turns left at the end of the step to finish on his partner's left,
taking promenade hold.
At the same time 2L turns to the right to finish on her partner's right,
also taking promenade hold.
1s finish facing the Men’s side and the 2s facing the the Ladies' side,
with the Men standing left shoulder-to-shoulder.
2-4 1s and 2s wheel round halfway anti-clockwise;
finish with the men turning the Ladies in front of them to end all
in a straight line up and down the dance, with the Ladies back-to-back
and their partners facing them.
5-8 1s turn 1½ times LH ("drop the top hand")
and dance out to sides in 2nd place own side of the dance.
2s do likewise RH ("drop the bottom hand").
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| Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe |
Dance Information: Argyll and the Islands
Argyll and the Islands has a land area of approximately 2853 square miles, a population of approximately 83,000 and an average population density of 34 persons per square mile. 99% of the land area is classified as rural. 17% of the population does not live in a settlement (a cluster of 6 or more households) and 17% live on one of the 31 inhabited islands, only one of which is connected to the mainland by a bridge.
The area has an outstanding natural environment, containing mountains, forests, sea lochs, freshwater lochs, rivers, beaches, islands, glens and moors all with abundant wildlife. With some of Scotland’s most breathtaking landscape, Argyll has inspired many. A high percentage of these areas have UK or EU protected site status, all of the highest environmental quality, giving the area the highest level of biodiversity of any UK region.
At one time it was the centre of the Gaelic Kingdom of Dalriada, and later the seat of the Lords of the Isles in Islay. It is believed that the Book of Kells was begun on Iona, whose monastery was founded by Saint Columba in the sixth century. The first document ever printed in Scots Gaelic, the translation of Knox’s Liturgy, was made at Carnassarie Castle near Kilmartin.
On film, Argyll locations have featured significantly. The Powell and Pressburger classic “I Know Where I’m Going” is set on the Isle of Mull and includes some gripping cinematography of the Corryvreckan whirlpool between the islands of Jura and Scarba.
THE NURSERYMAN J8x32 3C (4C set) S Brown RSCDS 37
1- 8 1s set, cross down RH between 2s & cast down behind 3s
& dance up centre to 2nd place to face out on opposite sides
9-12 2s+1s+3s set (as in Double Triangles),
1s dance out & turn R about to face in
while 2s & 3s dance in & turn R about to face out
13-16 2s+1s+3s set (Inverted Triangle formation),
1s dance in while 2s & 3s dance out
all turning R about for RH across
17-24 2s+1s+3s dance RH across on sides,
1s pass RSh & dance LH across on other side
ending in lines across 1L between 2s & 1M between 3s
25-32 Lines Advance+Retire, 1s turn RH 1¼ times
to end in 2nd place on own sides
1- 8 1s set, cross down RH between 2s & cast down behind 3s
& dance up centre to 2nd place to face out on opposite sides
9-12 2s+1s+3s set (as in Double Triangles),
1s dance out & turn R about to face in
while 2s & 3s dance in & turn R about to face out
13-16 2s+1s+3s set (Inverted Triangle formation),
1s dance in while 2s & 3s dance out
all turning R about for RH across
17-24 2s+1s+3s dance RH across on sides,
1s pass RSh & dance LH across on other side
ending in lines across 1L between 2s & 1M between 3s
25-32 Lines Advance+Retire, 1s turn RH 1¼ times
to end in 2nd place on own sides
MANHATTAN (R8x32) 3C (4C Set) D Blim
1‐8 1s dance down below 3s, cast up one place, dance up to the top, and
cast off to face 1st corners.
9‐16 Turn corner, partner, corner, partner,
ending in the middle on opposite sides.
17‐24 1s set right for one bar, then slip individually left for one bar,
ending 1M between the 3s, 1L between the 2s.
Dance six bar right shoulder reels of three across the dance,
ending with 1s in 2nd place on opposite sides.
25‐32 Dance six bar right shoulder reels of three on the sides.
1s cross RH to place.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Lesson Plan for Nov 21, 2011
THE LANTERN OF THE NORTH J8x32 3C (4C set) J Drewry Canadian Bk
1- 8 1s+2s+3s set, cross RH, set and ½ turn LH into prom hold
9-16 1s+2s+3s Promenade and end with 1s casting to 2nd place
17-24 1s dance reels of 3 on opposite sides (1s cross RH down to start)
and 1s end facing 2nd corners
25-32 1s dance Pass+Turn with 2nd corner, turn RH
and repeat with 1st corners ending in 2nd place
Dance Information:
Elgin Cathedral, consecrated in 1224, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, was sometimes referred to as The Lantern of the North and is an historic ruin in Elgin, Moray, north-east Scotland.
BURNS BICENTENARY STRATHSPEY S4x32 4C set 3s & 4s on opp sides
J Drewry Bankhead Book 6
1- 8 1s+2s also 3s+4s circle 4H to left & Set & Link on sides
9-16 All dance RSh reel of 4 on sides
17-24 1M+4L & 4M+1L dance Ladies Chain (end facing in promenade hold)
25-32 1M+4L & 4M+1L Promenade across (Men passing LSh),
4s dance up between 2s & cast to 2nd places
while 1s dance down & cast to 3rd places
THE FÊTE S8x32 3C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 25
1- 8 1s+2s set, dance ½ RandL, set and dance ½ RandL
9-16 1s dance down the middle and back to 2nd place own sides
17-24 1s+3L circle 3H round to left, 1s+3M circle 3H round to left
25-32 2s+1s dance Diamond Poussette
ROARING JELLY J8x32 3C (4C set) H Foss Glendarroch SD Sheets
1- 8 1s cross RH, cast 1 place, cross RH & cast
(Man up & Lady down) into centre
9-16 1s+2s+3s circle 6H round & back (1s end in centre)
17-24 1s change places RH & dance to right into Figs of 8
(Lady round 2s as 1M dances round 3s)
25-32 1s dance reels of 3 on opposite sides giving RSh to 2nd corners
& cross RH to places
Dance Information:
Roaring jelly is the nickname for gelignite, a generic term for a gelatin dynamite, which was invented in the 1880s. This term was used by the British forces in World War 2 and, thus, would have been well-known to Dr Foss, the devisor of the dance. He cites the tune as coming from Kerr's Caledonian Collection.
CORN RIGS R8x32 2C (4C set) RSCDS 4
1- 8 1s cast down own sides; turn inwards & cast back to top
9-16 1s dance full fig of 8 round 2s
17-24 1s lead down the middle & back
25-32 1s+2s dance Poussette
IRISH ROVER R8x32 3C (4C set) J Cosh 22 SCDs+1 (2)
1- 4 1s dance down below 3s & cast up to 2nd place own sides
5- 8 1L dances RH across with 2s while 1M dances RH across with 3s
9-16 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners
then ½ reel with 2nd corners
& ½ turn LH in centre to face 1st corners
17-24 1s dance reels of 3 across giving LSh to 1st corners
ending in 2nd place own sides
25-32 1s dance diagonal R&L (1M crossing diagonally down
& 1L crossing diagonally up to start)
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Summer Dances
OGDEN OF GREENHOW R8x32 3C (4C Set)
M Frost Leeds Branch Newsletter 36
1- 8 1s set, cast 1 place, dance ½ fig of 8 (Lady round 2s & Man round 3s)
9-16 1s dance RH across (Man with 2s & Lady with 3s),
pass RSh to dance LH across with other couple (finish facing 1st corner)
17-24 1s dance LSh reels of 3 across (Lady with 2s & Man with 3s)
& pass LSh into…
25-32 1s turn 1st corner RH, partner LH, 2nd corner RH & cross LH to 2nd place
BEESWING R8x32 3C (4C set) R Goldring G & S Dances 2
1- 8 1s dance in, cast down below 3s, 2s step up,
meet & dance up to 2nd place B-to-B facing out on own sides
9-16 1s dance Double Triangles with 2s+3s
17-24 1s turn RH & LH (slow turns)
25-32 1L dances RH across with 2s & 1M with 3s,,
pass RSh & dance LH across with other couple ("teapots")
JOHN MCALPIN S8x32 3C (4C set) Hugh Foss Galloway Album
1- 8 1s Advance+Retire, 1 step (touch RH), ½ turn LH,
lead down 1 place & ¾ turn LH to face 1st corners
9-16 1s turn RH 1st corner, turn partner LH, turn RH 2nd corner,
turn partner LH ending on own sides
17-24 2L+1L+3L set, Advance+Retire & set
while 2M+1M+3M stand for 2 bars, set, Advance+Retire
25-32 2s+1s+3s cross RH, circle 6H round to left ½ way,
cross LH & circle 6H round to right ½ way
KELSO RACES R8x32 3C (4C set) MMM 2
1- 8 1M+2L Advance+Retire 2 steps & dance Back to Back
9-16 1L+2M Advance+Retire 2 steps & dance Back to Back
17-24 1s cast behind 2s, lead down between 3s & cast back to 2nd places
25-32 2s+1s+3s (in circle formation) Advance+Retire & turn partners RH
THE COMPLIMENT S8x32 2C (4C set) R Goldring 12 More Social Dances
1- 8 1s+2s dance Poussette
9-16 1L+2L dance between partners, divide & dance back to places,
1s turn LH 1½ times as 2s turn RH 1½ times
17-24 1M+2M dance between partners, divide & dance back to places,
1s turn RH 1½ times as 2s turn LH 1½ times
25-32 1s+2s set, circle 4H round to left ½ way & turn partners 2H 1½ times
ROXBURGH CASTLE R8x32 2C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 6
1- 8 1s+2s chase round clockwise (in square formation) to places
9-16 1s+2s dance RH across & LH across back to places
17-24 1s lead down the middle & back to top
25-32 1s+2s dance Poussette
MASON'S APRON R8x32 3C (4C set) Border Book
1- 8 1s turn RH, cast to 2nd place (2s step up), cross RH,
cast R to finish 1W between 2s facing 1M between 3s
9-16 1s set & turn RH to opposite sides between corners,
set & turn RH to face 1st corners
17-24 1s set & turn 1st corners; set & turn 2nd corners
25-32 1s dance reels of 3 on opposite sides giving LSh to 1st corners
& cross to 2nd place own sides
SWISS LASSIE R8x32 3C (4C set) R Betsche RSCDS 39
1- 8 1s dance in & cast to 3rd place, 2s+1s turn partners RH 1¼ times
to form a line up & down middle of set (Men facing down Ladies up)
9-16 2s+1s dance reel of 4 up & down middle of set
ending with 2M facing Ladies side & 1L facing Mens side
17-24 2s+1s chase round clockwise ½ way, 1s+3s+2s Advance+Retire
25-32 3s+2s ½ turn partners RH, dance RH across ½ way,
1s+2s ½ turn partners RH & dance RH across ½ way
BALMORAL STRATHSPEY S4x32 4C set J Charles RSCDS 22
1- 8 1s+2s & 3s+4s dance R&L
9-16 1s+2s & 3s+4s set & dance RH across ½ way,
set & cross RH to own sides
17-24 All dance reel of 4 on own sides
25-32 1s+4s+3s (bottom 3 couples) dance Allemande
(2s in top place stand still)
THE BARMKIN R88 Sq.Set R Goldring 24 G & S Dances
1- 8 1s+3s turn partners RH & Men followed by Ladies
chase clockwise ½ way round set
9-16 1s+3s dance RH across in centre & LH back to "new" places
17-32 2s+4s repeat bars 1-16
33-40 1s+3s turn partners LH & Ladies followed by Men
chase anticlockwise ½ way round set
41-48 1s+3s dance R&L
49-64 2s+4s repeat bars 33-48
65-72 All dance into centre & return with corners,
Ladies dance round corners passing in front to begin
& back to place
73-80 All with corners dance into centre & return with partners,
Men dance round partners passing in front to begin
& back to place
81-88 All circle 8H round & back
THE AYR PROMENADE J4x32 4C set R Goldring 24 G & S Dances
1- 8 1L+2L+3L cross & dance round partner RSh back to places
& turn partners RH
9-16 1M+2M+3M repeat
17-24 1s+2s+3s Promenade
25-32 1s cross RH, cast 2 places, cross RH
& change places LH with 4s on sides
M Frost Leeds Branch Newsletter 36
1- 8 1s set, cast 1 place, dance ½ fig of 8 (Lady round 2s & Man round 3s)
9-16 1s dance RH across (Man with 2s & Lady with 3s),
pass RSh to dance LH across with other couple (finish facing 1st corner)
17-24 1s dance LSh reels of 3 across (Lady with 2s & Man with 3s)
& pass LSh into…
25-32 1s turn 1st corner RH, partner LH, 2nd corner RH & cross LH to 2nd place
BEESWING R8x32 3C (4C set) R Goldring G & S Dances 2
1- 8 1s dance in, cast down below 3s, 2s step up,
meet & dance up to 2nd place B-to-B facing out on own sides
9-16 1s dance Double Triangles with 2s+3s
17-24 1s turn RH & LH (slow turns)
25-32 1L dances RH across with 2s & 1M with 3s,,
pass RSh & dance LH across with other couple ("teapots")
JOHN MCALPIN S8x32 3C (4C set) Hugh Foss Galloway Album
1- 8 1s Advance+Retire, 1 step (touch RH), ½ turn LH,
lead down 1 place & ¾ turn LH to face 1st corners
9-16 1s turn RH 1st corner, turn partner LH, turn RH 2nd corner,
turn partner LH ending on own sides
17-24 2L+1L+3L set, Advance+Retire & set
while 2M+1M+3M stand for 2 bars, set, Advance+Retire
25-32 2s+1s+3s cross RH, circle 6H round to left ½ way,
cross LH & circle 6H round to right ½ way
KELSO RACES R8x32 3C (4C set) MMM 2
1- 8 1M+2L Advance+Retire 2 steps & dance Back to Back
9-16 1L+2M Advance+Retire 2 steps & dance Back to Back
17-24 1s cast behind 2s, lead down between 3s & cast back to 2nd places
25-32 2s+1s+3s (in circle formation) Advance+Retire & turn partners RH
THE COMPLIMENT S8x32 2C (4C set) R Goldring 12 More Social Dances
1- 8 1s+2s dance Poussette
9-16 1L+2L dance between partners, divide & dance back to places,
1s turn LH 1½ times as 2s turn RH 1½ times
17-24 1M+2M dance between partners, divide & dance back to places,
1s turn RH 1½ times as 2s turn LH 1½ times
25-32 1s+2s set, circle 4H round to left ½ way & turn partners 2H 1½ times
ROXBURGH CASTLE R8x32 2C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 6
1- 8 1s+2s chase round clockwise (in square formation) to places
9-16 1s+2s dance RH across & LH across back to places
17-24 1s lead down the middle & back to top
25-32 1s+2s dance Poussette
MASON'S APRON R8x32 3C (4C set) Border Book
1- 8 1s turn RH, cast to 2nd place (2s step up), cross RH,
cast R to finish 1W between 2s facing 1M between 3s
9-16 1s set & turn RH to opposite sides between corners,
set & turn RH to face 1st corners
17-24 1s set & turn 1st corners; set & turn 2nd corners
25-32 1s dance reels of 3 on opposite sides giving LSh to 1st corners
& cross to 2nd place own sides
SWISS LASSIE R8x32 3C (4C set) R Betsche RSCDS 39
1- 8 1s dance in & cast to 3rd place, 2s+1s turn partners RH 1¼ times
to form a line up & down middle of set (Men facing down Ladies up)
9-16 2s+1s dance reel of 4 up & down middle of set
ending with 2M facing Ladies side & 1L facing Mens side
17-24 2s+1s chase round clockwise ½ way, 1s+3s+2s Advance+Retire
25-32 3s+2s ½ turn partners RH, dance RH across ½ way,
1s+2s ½ turn partners RH & dance RH across ½ way
BALMORAL STRATHSPEY S4x32 4C set J Charles RSCDS 22
1- 8 1s+2s & 3s+4s dance R&L
9-16 1s+2s & 3s+4s set & dance RH across ½ way,
set & cross RH to own sides
17-24 All dance reel of 4 on own sides
25-32 1s+4s+3s (bottom 3 couples) dance Allemande
(2s in top place stand still)
THE BARMKIN R88 Sq.Set R Goldring 24 G & S Dances
1- 8 1s+3s turn partners RH & Men followed by Ladies
chase clockwise ½ way round set
9-16 1s+3s dance RH across in centre & LH back to "new" places
17-32 2s+4s repeat bars 1-16
33-40 1s+3s turn partners LH & Ladies followed by Men
chase anticlockwise ½ way round set
41-48 1s+3s dance R&L
49-64 2s+4s repeat bars 33-48
65-72 All dance into centre & return with corners,
Ladies dance round corners passing in front to begin
& back to place
73-80 All with corners dance into centre & return with partners,
Men dance round partners passing in front to begin
& back to place
81-88 All circle 8H round & back
THE AYR PROMENADE J4x32 4C set R Goldring 24 G & S Dances
1- 8 1L+2L+3L cross & dance round partner RSh back to places
& turn partners RH
9-16 1M+2M+3M repeat
17-24 1s+2s+3s Promenade
25-32 1s cross RH, cast 2 places, cross RH
& change places LH with 4s on sides
Friday, July 8, 2011
Lesson Plan for July 11, 2011
SEANN TRUIBHAS WILLICHAN S8x32 2C (4C set) T Wilson RSCDS Bk 27
1- 8 1s cast & dance down behind own lines,
turn outwards & dance back to top
9-16 1L+2M set & change places RH
while 1M+2L change places & set & repeat
17-24 1s lead down for 2 steps, turn RH, lead up to top & cast to 2nd place
25-32 2s+1s set & turn partner 2H opening out to circle 4H round to left
"Seann Truibhas Willichan" on YouTube (2.45-3.45)
Pronounced 'Shan trews Willichan' meaning 'Willie's old trousers'.
LADY HOME'S JIG J8x32 3C (4C set) MMM 1
1- 8 1s+2s+3s circle 6H round & back
9-16 1s+2s+3s dance Grand Chain
17-24 1s cross RH, cast to 2nd place, cross LH, cast round 3s
& lead up to face 1st corners
25-32 1s turn 1st corners RH, turn partner LH, turn 2nd corners
& cross LH back to 2nd place own sides
PITTENWEEM R8x32 3C (4C set) M Brandon Memories of Fife
1- 8 1s dance RSh reels of 3 on own sides
9-16 1L followed by partner casts 1 place, crosses down between 3s,
casts up round 3M & end in 2nd place own sides
17-24 2s+1s+3s dance Grand Chain
25-32 1s dance up between 2s, cast to 2nd places & turn RH
Pittenweem is a village of about 1,600 inhabitants, located nearly due south of St Andrews. It is currently the most active of the fishing ports in the East Neuk coast of Fife.
SCOTT MEIKLE R4x32 4C set A McLean Laurieston Coll 1
1- 8 1s cross RH and cast to 2nd place, 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 round 2s
9-16 1s+3s dance RH across, LH back
17-24 1L followed by 3L dance Tandem reel of 3 across with 2s
(1L ends 3rd pl)
while 3M followed by 1M reel of 3 with 4s
(3M to 2nd pl)
25-32 1s+4s dance ½ RandL, turn partners RH 1½ times
"Scott Meikle" on YouTube
LADY HOME'S JIG J8x32 3C (4C set) MMM 1
1- 8 1s+2s+3s circle 6H round & back
9-16 1s+2s+3s dance Grand Chain
17-24 1s cross RH, cast to 2nd place, cross LH, cast round 3s
& lead up to face 1st corners
25-32 1s turn 1st corners RH, turn partner LH, turn 2nd corners
& cross LH back to 2nd place own sides
PITTENWEEM R8x32 3C (4C set) M Brandon Memories of Fife
1- 8 1s dance RSh reels of 3 on own sides
9-16 1L followed by partner casts 1 place, crosses down between 3s,
casts up round 3M & end in 2nd place own sides
17-24 2s+1s+3s dance Grand Chain
25-32 1s dance up between 2s, cast to 2nd places & turn RH
Pittenweem is a village of about 1,600 inhabitants, located nearly due south of St Andrews. It is currently the most active of the fishing ports in the East Neuk coast of Fife.
SCOTT MEIKLE R4x32 4C set A McLean Laurieston Coll 1
1- 8 1s cross RH and cast to 2nd place, 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 round 2s
9-16 1s+3s dance RH across, LH back
17-24 1L followed by 3L dance Tandem reel of 3 across with 2s
(1L ends 3rd pl)
while 3M followed by 1M reel of 3 with 4s
(3M to 2nd pl)
25-32 1s+4s dance ½ RandL, turn partners RH 1½ times
"Scott Meikle" on YouTube
Friday, June 24, 2011
Lesson Plan for June 27, 2011
This week, we shall be introducing our beginners to corners, and working a little more on setting and reels of three.
ALICE'S REQUEST J8x32 2C (4C set) R Goldring Graded & Social Dances 2
1- 8 1s+2s circle 4H round & back
9-16 1s fig of 8 round 2s
17-24 1L+2M turn RH, 1M+2L turn RH
25-32 1s lead down the middle & up to 2nd place
REEL OF THE 51ST DIVISION R8x32 3C (4C set) Atkinson RSCDS Bk 13
1- 8 1s set & cast below 3s & lead up to face 1st corners
9-16 1s set & turn 1st corners RH to Balance-in-line diagonally,
1s turn LH to face 2nd corners
17-24 1s set & turn 2nd corners RH to Balance-in-Line,
1s turn LH to 2nd place own sides
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round & back
THE BRAMBLE BUSH J8x32 3C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 25
1- 8 1s cross RH, cast 1 place & dance 1/2 fig of 8 round 2s
9-16 1s set, cross RH, set & turn LH to face 1st corners
17-24 1s turn 1st corners RH, turn partners LH,
2nd corners RH & partners LH to 2nd places. 2 1 3
25-32 1s set to person on right & turn RH,
1s set to person on left & turn LH
OGDEN OF GREENHOW R8x32 3C (4C Set)
M Frost Leeds Branch Newsletter 36
1- 8 1s set, cast 1 place, dance 1/2 fig of 8 (Lady round 2s & Man round 3s)
9-16 1s dance RH across (Man with 2s & Lady with 3s),
pass RSh to dance LH across with other couple
(finish facing 1st corner)
17-24 1s dance LSh reels of 3 across (Lady with 2s & Man with 3s)
& pass LSh into…
25-32 1s turn 1st corner RH, partner LH, 2nd corner RH
& cross LH to 2nd places
ALICE'S REQUEST J8x32 2C (4C set) R Goldring Graded & Social Dances 2
1- 8 1s+2s circle 4H round & back
9-16 1s fig of 8 round 2s
17-24 1L+2M turn RH, 1M+2L turn RH
25-32 1s lead down the middle & up to 2nd place
REEL OF THE 51ST DIVISION R8x32 3C (4C set) Atkinson RSCDS Bk 13
1- 8 1s set & cast below 3s & lead up to face 1st corners
9-16 1s set & turn 1st corners RH to Balance-in-line diagonally,
1s turn LH to face 2nd corners
17-24 1s set & turn 2nd corners RH to Balance-in-Line,
1s turn LH to 2nd place own sides
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round & back
THE BRAMBLE BUSH J8x32 3C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 25
1- 8 1s cross RH, cast 1 place & dance 1/2 fig of 8 round 2s
9-16 1s set, cross RH, set & turn LH to face 1st corners
17-24 1s turn 1st corners RH, turn partners LH,
2nd corners RH & partners LH to 2nd places. 2 1 3
25-32 1s set to person on right & turn RH,
1s set to person on left & turn LH
OGDEN OF GREENHOW R8x32 3C (4C Set)
M Frost Leeds Branch Newsletter 36
1- 8 1s set, cast 1 place, dance 1/2 fig of 8 (Lady round 2s & Man round 3s)
9-16 1s dance RH across (Man with 2s & Lady with 3s),
pass RSh to dance LH across with other couple
(finish facing 1st corner)
17-24 1s dance LSh reels of 3 across (Lady with 2s & Man with 3s)
& pass LSh into…
25-32 1s turn 1st corner RH, partner LH, 2nd corner RH
& cross LH to 2nd places
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Lesson Plan for June 20, 2011
Dancing continues throughout the summer!
Location: Robin & Helen's barn. Please ring 734.426.0241 for details.
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The new things this week for our beginners will be reels of three and strathspey, which we ended up skipping last week. Reels of three are the real stars of the week.
COLLIE LAW J8x32 2C (4C set) R Goldring 24 G & S Dances
1- 8 1s+2s Advance+Retire, turn RH
1- 8 1s+2s Advance+Retire, turn RH
9-16 1s+2s dance Allemande
17-24 1s dance fig of 8 round 2s
25-32 2s+1s dance RH across & LH back
DOMINO FIVE R5x32 5 person Sq. Set with 5th person in centre
D Haynes Carnforth Coll 4
1- 8 5+1+2 dance RH across, 5+3+4 dance LH across
9-16 5+1+3 dance RSh reel of 3 (5 & 1 pass RSh to start)
17-24 5+4+2 dance LSh reel of 3 (5 & 4pass LSh to start)
25-32 5 changes place with 1 (pass RSh), 1 change pl with 4,
4 change pl with 3, 3s change pl with 2
& 2 becomes new 5 (similar to Fisherman's Reel)
GET YOURSEL' A TOYBOY! J8x32 3C (4C set)
J Drewry Stoneywood Coll
1- 8 1s+2s+3s circle 6H round & back
9-16 1s+2s dance LH across, 1L dances crosses down between 2s
& casts up behind 2M to meet partner in Prom hold
& casts up behind 2M to meet partner in Prom hold
(Lady on Man's right)
17-24 1s dance reel of 3 across with 2s (LSh to 2L to start)
25-32 1s dance in & down, cross to 3rd place own sides & turn 3s on sides
(Ladies LH & Men RH) 1½ times (turn twice 2nd time through)
DR MARGARET UNDERWOOD'S STRATHSPEY S3x32 3C set
1- 8 All dance reels of 3 on sides (1s in & down to start)
9-16 1L followed by partner casts to 3rd place & crosses
while 3M followed by partner casts up to 1st place & crosses;
2s dance RH across (Lady with 3s & Man with 1s)
17-24 2s pass RSh to dance LH across with other couple,
1M followed by partner chase back to place
while 3L followed by partner do likewise
25-32 All set & turn partner RH; 1s cast to 3rd place
as 2s+3s dance up 1 place
THE CRAVEN REEL R8x32 3C (4C set) D Haynes Carnforth Coll 5
1- 8 1L followed by partner cast off 2 places
& dance RH across with 3s
9-16 1L followed by partner dance up behind men to original places
& dance RH across with 2s
17-24 1s+2s+3s dance RSh reels of 3 on own side (1s & 2s start)
25-32 1L followed by partner cast off 1 place, dance up between 2s,
cast down round 2M to end 2nd place own side
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Lesson Plan for June 13, 2011
As we have word of several new people starting this week, we'll be giving them a strong foundation, while getting in a lot of dancing, including a few old favorites.
KNIT THE POCKY R8x32 2C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 11
1- 8 1L+2M Advance+Retire, turn 2H (Skip Change of step)
9-16 1M+2L Advance+Retire, turn 2H
17-24 1s followed by 2s (who first dance up) lead down middle
& 2s lead back to 1st place followed by 1s who end in 2nd place
25-32 2s+1s dance R&L
"Knit the Pocky" on YouTube (with a German accent! Hessisches Volkstanzturnier 2008)
THE MACHINE WITHOUT HORSES J8x32 3C (4C set)
Rutherford RSCDS Bk 12
1- 8 1s set, cast & dance RH across with 3s
9-16 1s set, cast up & dance LH across with 2s
17-24 1s followed by 2s lead down, cast up behind 3s,
in & lead up to top & 1s cast back to 2nd place
25-32 2s+1s dance R&L
DANCE INFORMATION
(from http://www.scottish-country-dancing-dictionary.com/dance-crib/machine-without-horses.html)
The title of this dance 'The Machine Without Horses' probably refers to either the sedan chair or the chain plough.
The Sedan Chair
The dance and tune first appeared in a publication in 1772, long before the steam carriage or steam locomotive had been invented, and the word 'machine' at that time was often used for a horse drawn carriage in Scotland. Logically a machine without horses would be the carriage itself, without the horses -- the sedan chair.
By the mid-17th century, sedans for hire were a common mode of transportation. In London, 'chairs' were available for hire in 1634, each assigned a number and the chairmen licensed because the operation was a monopoly of a courtier of Charles I. Sedan chairs could pass in streets too narrow for a carriage and were meant to alleviate the crush of coaches in London streets, an early instance of traffic congestion.
A similar system was later used in Scotland. In 1738, a fare system was established for Scottish sedans, and the regulations covering chairmen in Bath are reminiscent of the modern Taxi Commission's rules. A trip within a city cost six pence and a day's rental was four shillings. A sedan was even used as an ambulance in Scotland's Royal Infirmary.
The Chain Plough
The enclosed chair has been in use since at least the days of the Roman Empire and would hardly merit special attention. It doesn't replace the horse for transport.
The chain plough was pulled along the length of the field by a stationary steam engine and chain drums. These were moved along the ends of the field as ploughing progressed. However the earliest mention found of this device (which arguably is reflected in the crossing and hands across movements, if these are original) slightly post-dates Rutherford's 1772 publication. At least it would mark the potential ability to displace the horse in one of its traditional roles. Certainly the title is too early to refer to machine-powered transport.
"Machine Without Horses" on YouTube (Russian?)
LORD EGLINTON'S REEL R8x32 3C (4C set) MMM 2
1- 8 1s set & cast to 3rd place, 1s set & cast back to top
9-16 1s lead down the middle, back to top & cast to 2nd place
17-24 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round & back
25-32 2s+1s+3s Advance+Retire & turn partners 2H (4 PdB)
SEANN TRUIBHAS WILLICHAN S8x32 2C (4C set) T Wilson RSCDS Bk 27
1- 8 1s cast & dance down behind own lines,
turn outwards & dance back to top
9-16 1L+2M set & change places RH
while 1M+2L change places & set & repeat
17-24 1s lead down for 2 steps, turn RH, lead up to top & cast to 2nd place
25-32 2s+1s set & turn partner 2H opening out to circle 4H round to left
"Seann Truibhas Willichan" on YouTube (2.45-3.45)
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Pronounced 'Shan trews Willichan' meaning 'Willie's old trousers'.
BEGINNER’S LUCK J4x40 4C Set J Ackerley 8 Anniversary Dances
1- 8 1s dance fig of 8 round 2s
9-16 1M+2L set & change places RH, 1L+2M set & change places RH
17-24 1s+3s dance RH across & LH back
25-32 1M+3M set & change places RH, 1L+3L set & change places RH
33-40 1s+4s dance 1/2 R&L, all set & cross over. 2 3 4 1
THE DE'IL AMANG THE TAILORS R8x32 3C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 14
1- 8 1s+2s set & dance RH across ½ way,
set & dance LH across ½ way back to place
9-16 1s lead down the middle & back to top
17-24 1s+2s dance Allemande
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round & back
"The De'il Amang the Tailors" on YouTube (in Tenerife!)
KNIT THE POCKY R8x32 2C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 11
1- 8 1L+2M Advance+Retire, turn 2H (Skip Change of step)
9-16 1M+2L Advance+Retire, turn 2H
17-24 1s followed by 2s (who first dance up) lead down middle
& 2s lead back to 1st place followed by 1s who end in 2nd place
25-32 2s+1s dance R&L
"Knit the Pocky" on YouTube (with a German accent! Hessisches Volkstanzturnier 2008)
THE MACHINE WITHOUT HORSES J8x32 3C (4C set)
Rutherford RSCDS Bk 12
1- 8 1s set, cast & dance RH across with 3s
9-16 1s set, cast up & dance LH across with 2s
17-24 1s followed by 2s lead down, cast up behind 3s,
in & lead up to top & 1s cast back to 2nd place
25-32 2s+1s dance R&L
DANCE INFORMATION
(from http://www.scottish-country-dancing-dictionary.com/dance-crib/machine-without-horses.html)
The title of this dance 'The Machine Without Horses' probably refers to either the sedan chair or the chain plough.
The Sedan Chair
The dance and tune first appeared in a publication in 1772, long before the steam carriage or steam locomotive had been invented, and the word 'machine' at that time was often used for a horse drawn carriage in Scotland. Logically a machine without horses would be the carriage itself, without the horses -- the sedan chair.
A Machine Without Horses
Sedan Chair Designed by Robert Adam for Queen Charlotte, 1775
A similar system was later used in Scotland. In 1738, a fare system was established for Scottish sedans, and the regulations covering chairmen in Bath are reminiscent of the modern Taxi Commission's rules. A trip within a city cost six pence and a day's rental was four shillings. A sedan was even used as an ambulance in Scotland's Royal Infirmary.
The Chain Plough
The enclosed chair has been in use since at least the days of the Roman Empire and would hardly merit special attention. It doesn't replace the horse for transport.
The chain plough was pulled along the length of the field by a stationary steam engine and chain drums. These were moved along the ends of the field as ploughing progressed. However the earliest mention found of this device (which arguably is reflected in the crossing and hands across movements, if these are original) slightly post-dates Rutherford's 1772 publication. At least it would mark the potential ability to displace the horse in one of its traditional roles. Certainly the title is too early to refer to machine-powered transport.
"Machine Without Horses" on YouTube (Russian?)
LORD EGLINTON'S REEL R8x32 3C (4C set) MMM 2
1- 8 1s set & cast to 3rd place, 1s set & cast back to top
9-16 1s lead down the middle, back to top & cast to 2nd place
17-24 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round & back
25-32 2s+1s+3s Advance+Retire & turn partners 2H (4 PdB)
SEANN TRUIBHAS WILLICHAN S8x32 2C (4C set) T Wilson RSCDS Bk 27
1- 8 1s cast & dance down behind own lines,
turn outwards & dance back to top
9-16 1L+2M set & change places RH
while 1M+2L change places & set & repeat
17-24 1s lead down for 2 steps, turn RH, lead up to top & cast to 2nd place
25-32 2s+1s set & turn partner 2H opening out to circle 4H round to left
"Seann Truibhas Willichan" on YouTube (2.45-3.45)
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Pronounced 'Shan trews Willichan' meaning 'Willie's old trousers'.
BEGINNER’S LUCK J4x40 4C Set J Ackerley 8 Anniversary Dances
1- 8 1s dance fig of 8 round 2s
9-16 1M+2L set & change places RH, 1L+2M set & change places RH
17-24 1s+3s dance RH across & LH back
25-32 1M+3M set & change places RH, 1L+3L set & change places RH
33-40 1s+4s dance 1/2 R&L, all set & cross over. 2 3 4 1
THE DE'IL AMANG THE TAILORS R8x32 3C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 14
1- 8 1s+2s set & dance RH across ½ way,
set & dance LH across ½ way back to place
9-16 1s lead down the middle & back to top
17-24 1s+2s dance Allemande
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round & back
"The De'il Amang the Tailors" on YouTube (in Tenerife!)
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Dances of June 6, 2011
1-4 1s cross by the right and cast (2s step up);
5-8 1s cross by the left and cast (L up, M down);
1s pick up 1st corners in promenade hold.
9-12 1M+3L, 1L+2M promenade anticlockwise halfway
while 2nd corners advance and retire;
13-16 1s turn by the left 1¾ times;
17-24 1s repeat bars 9-16, promenading with 2nd corners
while 1st corners advance and retire;
(1s finish facing first corner positions, M to M, L to L)
25-28 1s half-diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corner positions;
29-32 1s half-diagonal reel of 4 with 2nd corner positions,
1s finishing in 2nd place on own sides.
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| The A83 from Arrochar climbs through Glen Croe up to Rest-and-be-Thankful, and continues on to Inveraray. |
THE HAPPY MEETING J8x32 2C (4C set) RSCDS 29
1- 8 1M & 2L passing RSh & dance figs of 8 round standing partners
passing own partner LSh
9-16 1L & 2M passing LSh & dance figs of 8 round standing partners
passing own partner RSh
17-24 1s dance 4 slip step down middle, set to each other,
slip step up to top & cast to 2nd place
25-32 2s+1s Advance+Retire clapping on bar 28, & turn partners RH
BONNIE STRONSHIRAY S8x32 3C (4C set) R Campbell Glasgow Assembly
1- 8 1s+2s turn ¾ 2H to form line up/down centre & dance ½ reel of 4,
turn partners ¾ 2H to own sides (having changed places)
9-16 1s set adv & turn 1st corner 2H ending 1L between 2s & 1M between 3s,
set adv to 2nd crnr & turn 2H end 2nd place opposite sides
17-24 2s+1s+3s cross RH
1s cast to right round partners 1st corner positions
while corners Advance+Retire (1M between 2s & 1L between 3s),
2s+1s+3s cross RH (up/down set),
1s cast to right round partners 2nd corner positions
& in to face them while 2s+3s Advance+Retire
25-32 1s dance ½ RSh reel of 4 with partners 2nd corner position,
pass LSh & dance ½ reel with partners 1st corner position
& turn RH back to place
Stronshiray is the former name of a part of south-west Argyllshire (near Inveraray) from whence the devisor's family originated.
WEE COOPER O' FIFE J8x40 in 10-bar phrases 2C (4C set)
H Foss Dances to Song tunes
1-10 1s set & cross RH, set & cross down LH & cast up round 2s
to original place
11-20 1s+2s dance R&L 1¼ times (ie 5 moves)
21-30 1s+2s set & dance ½ RH across, set & dance ½ LH across,
1L+2M continue turning LH to face partner,
while 1M casts off and 2L casts up
31-40 1s+2s dance full reel of 4 across dance passing partners RSh
& dance back to own side (1s in 2nd place)
DA RAIN DANCIN' R8x32 3C (4C set) Whiteadder Coll
1- 8 1s dance down below 3s, cast up round 3s to 2nd place own side,
2s+1s+3s set and cross RH
9-16 1s dance up round 2s and cast off to 2nd place opposite sides,
2s+1s+3s set, 1s turn LH to face 1st corners while 2s and 3s cross LH
17-24 1s set right to 1st corners and left to partner,
¾ turn RH to face 2nd corners,
set to right and left to partner,
¾ turn RH to end 2nd place own side.
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back
This dance features the "interrupted hello-goodbye setting" figure.
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