Pilgrim, Chapter 33

by Sue McKinnell

8x32 Strathspey for 3C

Bars

1-8

1C turn RH, cast off 1 place as 2C step up, dance down between 3C, and cast up 1 place to end facing 1^st corners.

9-12

1C and 1^st corners dance a half diagonal reel of 4. 1C end by turning LH to end LS-LS facing opposite sides.

13-20

1C and 2^nd corners dance a full LS diagonal reel of 4. 1C end by turning RH to end RS-RS facing own sides.

21-24

1C (passing partner’s 1^st corner position RS) and 1^st corners dance a half diagonal reel of 4. 1C end by turning LH to end LS-LS facing opposite sides.

25-32

1W and 2C, 1M and 3C RH across. 1C pass RS into 1W and 3C, 1M and 2C LH across.

Repeat.

Suggested music is Mr Robert H MacKay from Cairngorms by Keith Smith and Muriel Johnstone.

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Kris Kristofferson, whom I regard as one of the best songwriters ever. I wrote this dance as a small token of my admiration. The title is from one of my favorite of his songs.

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