A Shared Tradition

by Sue McKinnell

8x32 Reel for 3C

Bars

1-8

1C set, dance down between 2C, cast off behind 3C then dance up the center, 1W leading with 1M right behind her. 1W end facing her 1^st corner (2M) with 1M right behind her. 2C step up on bars 3-4.

9-12

1C and 1^st corners dance a half diagonal LS reel of 3, 1C changing lead as they dance around 1^st corner position.

13-16

As 1C dance into the middle of the set, 1M pull LS back to face partner and 1C turn LH to end 1M facing his 2^nd corner (2W) with 1W right behind him.

17-20

1C and 2^nd corners dance a half diagonal LS reel of 3, 1C changing lead as they dance around 2^nd corner position.

21-24

As 1C dance into the middle of the set, 1W pull LS back to face partner and 1C turn LH to end in 2^nd place on own sides.

25-32

Diagonal rights and lefts, 1W crossing up and 1M crossing down to begin.

Repeat, having passed a couple.

Suggested music is Broadford Bay from A Skye Collection.

We dance all over the world and we dance the same figures, thus Scottish Country Dancing is a worldwide shared tradition.

03/22