Dan’s Reel

by Sue McKinnell

8X32 Reel for 3C

Bars

1-8

1C set and cast one place as 2C step up. 1C dance a half figure of eight, 1W down between 3C and 1M up between 2C. 1C end by taking RH with partner and LH with 1^st corners to form a diagonal line.

9-16

1C and 1^st corners balance in line, dropping hands and turning to face the opposite way and taking RH with corners on the second setting step (1C and corners turn towards each other as they turn). 1C turn 1^st corners RH once round in 2 bars to end facing partner with 1^st corner behind them. 1C and 1^st corners dance a half diagonal reel of four, 1C passing partner LS to start. 1C end by taking RH with partner and LH with 2^ndcorners to form a diagonal line.

17-24

1C and 2^nd corners balance in line, dropping hands and turning to face the opposite way and taking RH with corners on the second setting step (1C and corners turn towards each other as they turn). 1C turn 2^nd corners RH once round in 2 bars to end facing partner with 2^nd corner behind them. 1C and 2^nd corners dance a half diagonal reel of four, 1C passing partner LS to start. 1C end in 2^nd place on own sides.

25-32

2C, 1C, and 3C dance diagonal rights and lefts, starting 1W up and 1M down.

Repeat.

Suggested music is Swiss Lassie from Miss Ogilvie’s Fancy by Green Ginger.

This reel is for Dan, my life partner.

04/06