Leading Lady

by Sue McKinnell

8X32 Jig for 3 couples

Bars

1-8

1W followed by 1M cast behind 2W, across the set in 2^nd place, cast behind 3M, across the set below 3C, and cast up to 2^nd place on own side. 1M end by dancing up the center of the set, to end in 2^nd place on own side. 2C step up on bars 3-4.

9-16

2C, 1C, & 3C dance right shoulder reels of three on the sides, 1W giving RS to 2W, 1M giving RS to 2M to start. 1C end in the center LS to LS with left hands joined facing 1^st corners (1M turn over RS at the end of the reel).

17-24

1C set to 1^st corners, turning toward each other on the second bar of the setting to end facing partner’s 1^st corners and RS to RS with right hands joined. 1C set to partner’s 1^st corners, moving to the right to end facing 2^nd corners. 1C set to 2^nd corners, turning toward each other on the second bar of the setting to end facing partner’s 2^nd corners and LS to LS with left hands joined. 1C set to partner’s 2^nd corners, turning toward each other on the second setting step to end facing down, 1M behind 1W.

25-32

1W dance down between 3C, cast up behind 3M and across the set to 2^nd place on own side. 1M follow 1W to end in 2^nd place on own side. 1C turn RH once round.

Repeat.

Suggested music is Mr Morison from Gang on the Same Gate by Green Ginger.

This dance was written for Mady Newfield on her very special birthday this year. She is the leading lady of our Scottish dance class.

11/05