Teaching Dance #1

by Sue McKinnell

4x32 Jig/Reel for 4C
(Set Dance)

Bars

1-8

1C cast down the outside of the dance and back to place.

9-16

All four couples take hands on the sides and advance and retire, then dance back to back with partners.

17-24

1C & 2C, 3C & 4C dance RH across and LH across.

25-32

1C lead down the center to 4^th place as 2C, 3C, & 4C step up. All turn partners RH once round.

Repeat 4 times.

Suggested music is a lively jig or reel. I find the dances on The Macadians Play Burns Night in the Annapolis Valley has several tracks that work well.

This dance is one of four that were written for a teaching session at the Chicago Highland Games. Since the people who participate in this are usually totally unfamiliar with Scottish Country Dancing, I needed simple dances with easy figures and an easy progression.

06/06