Squash Blossom

by Sue McKinnell

8x32 Jig for 3C

Bars

1-8

1M & 2W set advancing, then take hands and continue setting while 2W turns under 1M right arm WHILE 1W & 2M set then 1W dance across the top of the set. 2W followed by 1M dance to the women's side of the set to end 2W in 1^st place and 1M in 2^nd place WHILE 1W & 2M change places passing LS on the men's side to end 2M in 1^st place and 1W in 2^nd place. 2C & 1C take hands on the side and set.

9-16

1C & 3C dance ladies chain across and back, beginning with 1W & 3W giving left hands.

17-24

Mirror reels on the sides of the dance, 1C dancing in and up, 2C dancing out and down, and 3C dancing out and up; 1C end in 2^nd place on opposite sides.

25-32

2C, 1C, & 3C take hands on the sides and advance and retire. All turn partners RH to own sides.

Repeat.

Suggested music is Icebreaker from Tartan Capers.

The figure in bars 1-8 reminds me of the squash blossom motif in much Native American jewelry.

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