Red Rover, Red Rover
by Sue McKinnell 8X32 Strathspey for 3C
Bars
1-8	1W and 2W take nearer hands and dance across the set under the arch made by 1M and 2M who also dance across the set. All turn away from the person they crossed the set with and end 1C at the top facing down and 2C in 2nd place facing up. 1C dance under the arch made by 2C as they all dance up or down the set. All turn away from partners and take hands on the sides. 2W and 1W dance under the arch made by 2M and 1M while dancing across the set. All turn away from the person they crossed the set with and join hands on the sides and set.
9-16	Crossover mirror reels; 1C crossing up to begin as 2C dances out and down and 3C dances out and up. At the end 2W curves into place.
17-24	2C and 1C dance ladies chain.
25-32	All 3 couples advance and retire then 1C turn BH 1˝ to own sides.
Repeat.
Suggested music is Mr Robert H MacKay from Cairngorms.
The figure in bars 1-8 reminded me of the childrens’ game Red Rover.
	05/12