The Long Goodbye

by Sue McKinnell

8x32 Strathspey for 3C

Bars

1-8

1C set, cross RH, set, and turn LH to end 1M facing 2M with 1W right behind him.

9-16

1C dance a tandem reel with 2C, 1M passing 2M RS to begin. 1C change leads at each end of the reel. 2C end in 1^st place and 1C end facing 1^st corners.

17-24

1C dance corners pass and turn with 1^st corners, pass RS, dance corners pass and turn with 2^nd corners, and turn LH to end in the center, 1W facing up and 1M facing down. Corners turn BH in the center.

25-32

1C dance reels of 3 on the sides, passing 4^th corners RS to begin.

Repeat.

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

This dance was written because of the experience of watching my Mom deteriorate from dementia during the past year. It was so sad to watch how she slowly lost the ability to interact with us in any comprehendible way. The dance is meant to reflect this process as first couple starts out dancing together and eventually ends up dancing apart. I deliberately chose a mournful tune as this is a sad experience.

09/22