The Lenten Rose

by Sue McKinnell

8X32 Strathspey for 3C

Bars

1-8

1C set advancing to pass each other LS to LS and end back-to-back while 2C casts up.1C turn 2C BH once round and dance a half LS reel of 4 across the set, ending 1C between 2C all facing down (2C is on opposite sides).

9-16

1C dance down between 3C, cast up behind 3C, dance up between 1^st place, and cast off 1 place to face 1^st corners while 2C follow 1C, ending by crossing over at the top and casting into 1^st place on own sides.

17-24

1C dance corners chain with 1^st corners to end facing 2^nd corners.

25-32

1C dance corners chain with 2^nd corners to end in 2^nd place on own sides.

Repeat.

Suggested music is Alltshellach from Cairngorms.

I have a Lenten Rose growing in my backyard; the flower is lovely and the figures are a bit reminiscent of the shape of the flower.

04/12