Jingle Bells

by Sue McKinnell

8x32 Reel for 3C

Bars

1-8

1C & 2C dance RH across once round. 1C turn RH ½ way, then 1M followed by 1W dance down between 2C to face 3M; 2C step up on bars 7-8.

9-16

1C (1M followed closely by 1W) dance RS reel of 3 with 3M & 2W; 1W take the lead while dancing around 3M position; 1M take the lead while dancing around 2W position. 1C end facing 3W, 1W behind 1M.

17-24

1C (1M followed closely by 1W) dance LS reel of 3 with 3W & 2M; 1W take the lead while dancing around 3W position; 1M take the lead while dancing around 2M position. 1C end on opposite sides in 2^nd place.

25-32

Six bar RS reels of 3 on the sides of the dance; 1W give LS to 3M; 1M give RS to 3W. On bars 31-32, 1C turn RH to own sides in 2^nd place.

Repeat.

Suggested music is Long Pond Reel from Terpsichore.

This dance was written to celebrate the holiday season; it seems to dance to Jingle Bells, also - at least in my head.

12/01