Soft Winds and Roses

by Sue McKinnell

8x32 Strathspey for 3C

Bars

1-4

1C, 2C, and 3C set and cross RH. 1C stay facing out while 2C retain RH and face up.

5-8

1C cast off 1 place as 2C lead up to 1^st place and 3C set. 2C, 1C, and 3C turn partners BH once round.

9-16

Set and link for 3 couples twice.

17-24

Reels of 3 across the set, 1C giving RS to 2^nd corner positions to begin.

25-32

Set and rotate for 3 couples.

25-26	All set.
27-28	All 3 men cast up and all 3 women cast down to end in lines across the dance.
29-30	All change RH with partners.
31-32	All chase CW 1/4 around the set. End 2, 1, 3.

Repeat.

Suggested music is Gypsy Weaver from More Memories of Scottish Weekend.

I've been a huge fan of Gordon Lightfoot's music since 1968. The title of this dance is the second line in one of my favorite songs "Pussywillows, Cattails." I wrote this dance shortly after hearing of his passing at the age of 84.

Note: when we danced it we realized people can get confused with both set and link for 3 couples and set and rotate for 3 couples, but once they keep them straight it flows beautifully.

05/23