Category: Red Dance
Polharrow Burn (R) 11th May
May the 4th be with you.
The Reel of the 51st Division (R) – 27 April
Pelorus Jack (J) – 20 April
Mairi’s Wedding R 13th April
Swiss Lassie (8×32 reel) 6th April
The Red Dance
No more dancing this year. Come back for some more dancing in March 2026.
No Red Dance – 17 November
No Red Dance as this is our final night of the year. We will have live music and a great programme. Join us for supper to end the year.
The Black Leather Jig (J) – 9 November
No Red Dance – 3 November
No red dance this week as we have the club AGM. There will be some dancing and AGM starting around 8:30pm.
The Morland Reel (J) – 26 October
Spiffin’ (J) – 20 October
Red House (R) – 13 October
London’s Burning (J) – 6 October
Ian Powrie’s Farewell To Auchterarder (J) – 29 September
The City of Stirling Reel (R) – 22 September
Starlight (R) – 15 September
No Red Dance – 31 August
No red dance this week as we lead into our Annual Dance. We do have live music and we will be going through some of the dances on the annual dance programme.
The Dream Catcher (S) – 25 August
The Bon Viveur (M) – 18 August
The Cranberry Tart (J) – 11 August
Farewell to Balfour Road (J) – 4 August
Mairi’s Wedding (R) – 28 July
John Cass (J) – 21 July
1-8 1s lead down (2s+3s step up 3-4), lead up to 3rd place & turn RH to face 3M with 1L following 1M 9-16 1s, 3M+2M, 4L+5L all in tandem, dance alternating tandem reel on diagonal (1s pass 3M+2M RSh). 1s end facing 4M, 1L following 1M 17-24 1s, 4M+5M, 2L+3L all […]
Mid-Winter Evening – 14 July
No red dance this week as it is our Mid-Winter evening. All dances will be walked through once (or twice if needed). Join us for supper after dancing.
Blackland Farm (J) – 7 July
Family Night – 30 June
There won’t be a Red Dance this week as we have the Family Night. There will be some fun, easy dances for everyone to enjoy, as well as one or two more challenging dances for dancers. Remember to bring some friends and family along with you!
Toast to the Mousies (R) – 23 June
Ruby Wilkinson’s Farewell to Cranshaws (S) – 16 June
The Reverend John MacFarlane (R) – 9 June
The Ullapool Ferry (R) – 26th May
The Wind That Shakes the Barley (R) – 19 May
Emmett’s Chase (J) – 12 May
The Dancers’ Wedding (R) – 5 May
John of Bon Accord (R) – 28 April
Pelorus Jack (J) – 21 April
1 – 8 1s cross RH & cast 1 place (2s step up 3-4), 1s dance RH across with 3s. 1s end with Man facing his 1st corner with his partner behind him 9 – 16 1s dance Alternating Tandem 1/2 reel of 3 with 1st corners to face Man’s 2nd corner, […]
No Red Dance – 14 April
No red dance this week, as we have a Family Night. All welcome to join us – bring some friends and family for a fun night. Dances will be aimed at a level for everyone, with a few more challenging dances for those more experienced. There will be supper after dancing.
The Aviator (J) – 7 April
1 – 8 1s lead down, on bar 4 1M crosses partner in front & 1L followed by 1M cast up behind 4M & 3M & across into 2nd place facing 3L (2s step up 3-4) 9 – 16 1s (1L leading) dance 1/2 alternating tandem reel with 1st corners; 1M continues reel […]
The Countess of Dunmore’s Reel (R) – 31 March
1-8 1s set, dance down below 3s, cast up to 2nd place & set advancing to face 1st corners (2s step up 3-4) 9-16 1s turn 1st corners RH, pass RSh, turn 2nd corners RH, pass RSh to 2nd place own side facing out (corners dance 4 bars) 17-24 Promenade (Chaperoned) Chain […]
Portincaple Oak (M) – 24 March
STRATHSPEY 1-8 1s+3s+2s+4s dance interlocking Ladies’ Chain (Ladies RH across in centre) 9-16 All face partner, set & turn RH; all set & turn corner LH. All end in place, Ladies facing out 7-24 All dance 8 bars Schiehallion Reel (all moved 2 places clockwise from start position 3 4 1 2) 25-32 All circle […]
Irish Rover (R) – 17 March
1-8 1s dance down below 3s & cast up to 2nd place own sides, 1L dances RH across with 2s while 1M dances RH across with 3s 9-16 1s dance 1/2 diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners, 1/2 reel with 2nd corners & 1/2 turn LH in centre to face 1st corners 17-24 […]
Swiss Lassie (R) – 10 March
1-8 1s dance in & cast to 3rd place, 2s+1s turn partners RH 1.1/4 times to form a line up & down middle of set (Men facing down Ladies up) 9-16 2s+1s dance reel of 4 up & down middle of set ending with 2M facing Ladies side & 1L facing Men’s side […]
3 March 2025
First club night of the year – we won’t have a red dance this week.
18 November
There will not be a red dance for the final night of dancing for 2024. We do have supper at the end, and the door fees collected will go to the Food Bank.
Best Set in the Hall – 11 November
1-8 1s set & 1L followed by partner casts below 3s. 1L crosses & casts up to face her 1st corner while 1M dances up the middle to face 1st corner 9-12 1s set to 1st corners & dance RSh round each other into 3rd corner (pstn) while 1st corners dance in & turn right about to […]
04 November
No red dance this week as we have the AGM on Monday.
Chased Lovers – 28 October
1-4 1s set, cross down (no hands) to 2nd place facing out (2s step up 3-4) 5-8 1s cast down behind 3s,meet & dance up centre with 1L leading, 1M following, to face 2M (her 1st corner) 9-16 1s, in tandem, dance LSh reel of 3 on 1st corner diagonal (out of […]
London’s Burning – 21 October
Each couple dance 32 bars. A New Couple starts after 16 bars (ie on bars 1, 17, 33 & 49) 1-8 1s+2s+3s dance reels of 3 on sides (1s in & down to start) 9-16 1s cross RH, cast 1 place, cross LH & cast down 1 place 17-24 (New Couple […]
Beach Dancer – 14 October
1-8 1s set & cross RH, 1s set to 2s on sides & change places LH 9-16 2s+1s dance Ladies’ Chain 17-24 1M followed by 1L casts behind 3L & 1M crosses to own side then casts up to 2nd place as 1L dances up middle to 2nd pl. (4 bars), 2s+1s […]
Inchmickery – 7 October
1-8 1s+2s circle 4H round to left, 1s dance in & cast to 3rd place 9-16 1s dance RH across (1L with 3s & 1M with 4s), pass RSh & dance LH across with other couple 2 3 1 4 5 17-24 1L+2M (at top) also 1M+5L (at bottom) turn RH, 1s […]
The Dream Catcher – 30 September
Part 1 1–8 All Circle8 and back 9–16 The Swirl: 1c+3c turn RH into Allemande hold facing in | dance Lsh round other C half way ; 1c+3c LHA, on [16] let go and swivel L to face side couples, BtoB with P, 1c below 3c 17–24 Parallel Rsh Reels4 across, finish […]
Australian Ladies – 23 September
1-8 1s cross, cast down to 3rd place & 3s+1s dance RH across. 9-16 1s lead up to top, cross, cast to 2nd place & 2s+1s dance LH across. 17-24 2s & 3s set & cross RH as 1s cross RH & cast to right; 2s+3s set on sides & change pls […]
Trip to Timber Ridge – 16 September
1-8 1s turn RH, cast (2s step up) then 1L+2s & 1M+3s dance RH across. 1s end facing 1st corners 9-16 1s dance Corner Pass+Turn with 1st corners, pass RSh & repeat with 2nd corners. 1s pull back RSh to end BtoB in centre facing opp sides 17-24 2s+1s+3s dance Double Triangles. […]
No Red Dance – 8 September
No red dance this week following our amazing 70th Annual Dance.
Ian Powrie’s Farewell to Auchterarder – 2 September
1-8 All circle 8H round to the left & back 9-24 Ladies dance in front of ptnr & behind next Man, into RH across, in front of Man opp own ptnr & behind next Man, into RH across & back to place 25-32 All Promenade clockwise 33-40 1s & 3s […]
Napier’s Index – 26 August
1-8 1s set & cast 1 place, turn LH 1.1/4 times to end in Bal-in-Line position between 1st corners 9-16 1s+1st corners Bal-in-Line & turn corners RH (4 bars) to Bal-in-Line again with 1st corners 17-24 1s dance reel of 3 on sides (LSh to 2nd corner) & end diagonally between 2nd […]
The Sailor – 19 August
1–8 1c cross down RH (2c up) to 2plx and BiL with cnrs ; 1c cast R into lines across | all set 9–16 All Reels3 across,Rsh to 1cnr, finishing (2,1x,3) 17–24 1c lead down (2 bars) | lead to the top ; cross and cast to (2,1,3) 25–32 2c+1c R&L. […]
Toast to the Mousies – 12 August
1-8 1s dance in & cast 1 place (2s step up), dance down between 3s & cast up to 2nd place 9-16 2s+1L also 1M+3s dance RH across & 1s pass RSh to dance LH across with other couple, 1s end back to back in the middle (1M facing up, 1L down) facing […]
The Chequered Court – 5 August
1-8 1s cross RH, cast 1 place (2s step up), 1s dance 1/2 Figs of 8 (Man round 2s & Lady round 3s) & end facing 1st corners 9-16 1s dance Pass+Turn with 1st corners & 1s twirl round in centre to face 4th crnrs, 1s dance Pass+Turn with 4th crnrs & twirl […]
Midnight Oil – 29 July
1-8 1s & 3s lead down & 3/4 turn RH to L facing down & M up, retaining hold of RH set & L turns under ptnrs Rt arm to dance up (Men follow prtnr) 9-16 1s & 3s dance RH across with 2L/4L, 1s & 3s dance LH across with 4M/5M to […]
The First Rain of Spring – 22 July
1-8 1s dance down, cast up round 3s, meet, dance up to 1st place facing out. 1s+2s 1/2 turn (Men LH, Ladies RH) 9-16 2s+1s dance double Figs 8 (1s cross up, 2s cast to start) 17-20 1s+3s 3/4 turn RH into line up/down in middle facing partner & set 21-28 […]
The Cranberry Tart – 15 July
1-8 1M sets & casts 1 place, sets & petronella turns between 3s facing up while 1L stands for 2 bars then sets, casts 1 place & sets 9-16 1M sets in line with 3s & all 3 Adv+Ret then 1M advances to partner while 1L petronella turns between 2s & sets in line with 2s then […]
The Fireworks Reel – 8 July
1-8 1s cross RH & cast 1 place, 1s dance 1/2 figures of 8 (1L round 2s, 1M round 3s) & end facing 1st corners 9-12 1s set moving out between corners (as in Hello-Goodbye setting) & 1s turn LH to face 1st corners 13-16 1s dance 1/2 diagonal reel of 4 […]
The Mercat Cross (S) – 01 July
(This dance may be walked through quickly on Monday) 1-4 1C+3C set, petronella turn into line up/down. 5-8 1C+3C 1/2 reels of 4. 9-12 1M+2C+3W LHA while 1W+3M chase clw to change places. 13-20 Repeat bars 5-12 (1/2 reel of 4, LHA or chase halfway). 21-24 1C+3C 1&1/4 turn RH, 1C finishing […]
The Black Leather Jig – 24 June
1-8 1s set, turn RH, cast 1 place & 3/4 turn LH to face 3rd corner 9-16 1s dance LSh reels of 3 across the set (M with 2s & L with 3s) & 1s turn LH to face 1st corner 17-24 1s dance LSh reels of 3 across the set (L […]
The Aviator – 17 June
1-8 1s lead down, on bar 4 1M crosses partner in front & 1L followed by 1M cast up behind 4M & 3M & across into 2nd place facing 3L (2s step up 3-4) 9-16 1s (1L leading) dance 1/2 alternating tandem reel with 1st corners; 1M continues reel with corners passing 3L […]
1-4 1M+2s dance 1/2 reel of 3 across (1M+2L pass LSh). 1M finishes between 2s facing down 5-8 1M+3s dance 1/2 reel of 3 across (1M+3M pass RSh), 1M finishes between 3s facing down while 1L+2s dance 1/2 reel of 3 across (1L+2L pass RSh). 2L finishes between 2s facing down. 2s finish in 1st […]
Castle of Mey – 3 May
1-8 Inveran Reels – 1s cross down to dance 1/2 reel of 3 on opp side; 1s cross up to dance 1/2 reel on own sides (2s out/up, 3s in/up), 2s face out 9-16 1s+2s dance double Figs of 8 (1s start crossing down, 2s dancing up) 17-24 1s lead down the […]
Sleepwalking – 27 May
1-8 1s cross RH, cast to 2nd place (2s step up), turn LH & cast down to 3rd place (3s step up) 9-16 1s dance reflection reels on opposite sides (1s in/up, 3s out/down, 2s in/down to start) 17-24 1s dance up to top, cast to 2nd place while 3s continue reel to 3rd […]
Farewell to Balfour Road – 20 May
1-8 1s+2s circle 4H round & back 9-16 1s+2s Set+Link; 1s+3s Set+Link 17-24 2s start while 1s+4s+5s dance mirror reels of 3 on sides (1s in/down, 5s in/up to start) 25-32 1s set, cross down RH to 4th place (4s step up); 1s set, cross down LH to 5th place (5s step up) […]
Swirling Snow – 13 May
1-8 1s cross RH & cast 1 place, 1s dance down between 3s & cast to 2nd place opposite sides 9-16 All 1/2 turn & twirl to change places, all turn RH into allemande hold (2s & 3s face down, 1s face up) 17-24 All dance Circulating Allemande: 1s dance normal Allemande […]
White Heather Jig – 6 May
1-8 1s turn RH & cast to 2nd place, turn 1.1/2 LH to end between 2s facing opposite sides 9-16 1s+2s dance Reel of 4 across, 1s pass RSh to face 1st corners 17-24 1s turn corner, partner, corner, partner, to end between 3s facing opposite sides 25-32 1s+3s dance Reel […]
Black Leather Jig – 29 April
1-8 1s set, turn RH, cast 1 place & 3/4 turn LH to face 3rd corner 9-16 1s dance LSh reels of 3 across the set (M with 2s & L with 3s) & 1s turn LH to face 1st corner 17-24 1s dance LSh reels of 3 across the set (L […]
Eileen Watt’s Reel – 22 April
1-8 1s cross RH & cast 1 place, lead down LH crossing below 3s & cast up to 2nd place own side 9-16 2s & 3s petronella turn into middle & set, 1s petronella turn into middle (1L between 2s & 1M between 3s) & all set 17-24 2L+1L & 1M+3M (both […]
MacDonald of the Isles – 15 April
1-8 2s dance full diagonal Reels of 4 with 1st corners, passing by the LSh to face 2nd corners 9-16 2s dance full diagonal Reel of 4 with 2nd corners to end in original places 17-24 All dance Snowball Grand Chain for 3 cples to end 3 (2) 1: 1s cross RH […]
Swiss Lassie – 8 April
1-8 1s dance in & cast to 3rd place, 2s+1s turn partners RH 1.1/4 times to form a line up & down middle of set (Men facing down Ladies up) 9-16 2s+1s dance reel of 4 up & down middle of set ending with 2M facing Ladies side & 1L facing Men’s side […]
No Red Dance – 1 April
No red dance this week – and no, it’s not just an April Fool’s joke!
Beach Dancer – 25 March
1-8 1s set & cross RH, 1s set to 2s on sides & change places LH 9-16 2s+1s dance Ladies’ Chain 17-24 1M followed by 1L casts behind 3L & 1M crosses to own side then casts up to 2nd place as 1L dances up middle to 2nd pl. (4 bars), 2s+1s […]
Inchmickery – 18 March
1-8 1s+2s circle 4H round to left, 1s dance in & cast to 3rd place 9-16 1s dance RH across (1L with 3s & 1M with 4s), pass RSh & dance LH across with other couple 2 3 1 4 5 17-24 1L+2M (at top) also 1M+5L (at bottom) turn RH, 1s […]
Mrs MacPherson of Inveran – 11 March
1-8 1s dance Inveran Reels with 2s+3s 9-16 1s turn RH 1.1/2 times moving down to 2nd place opp sides (2s step up); 1s cast up behind 2s & cross down to 2nd place own side 17-24 2s+1s+3s dance Grand Chain 25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round & back
A Year End
That’s the end of dancing for 2023. See you next year!
20 November
Final night for the year. No red dance this week.
Links With St Petersburg – 13 November
1-8 1s & 2s Set+Link ending NHJ in the middle facing, 1s & 2s Set+link with partners to opposite sides. 9-16 1s followed by 2s dance down for 3 bars & change places with Lady dancing under Mans arm, 2s+1s dance up to 1st & 2nd places 17-24 2M+1M turn LH as […]
6 November
No red dance this week as it is the club’s AGM. There will still be some dancing before the meeting.
The Montgomeries’ Rant – 30 October
1-8 1s cross RH & cast down to 2nd place (2s step up), cross LH & 1L casts up while 1M casts down 9-16 1s dance reels of 3 across, 1L with 2s (RSh to 2M) & 1M with 3s (RSh to 3L) 17-24 1s NHJ (Lady on Mans left) set to 2L & […]
Trip to Timber Ridge – 20 October
1-8 1s turn RH, cast (2s step up) then 1L+2s & 1M+3s dance RH across. 1s end facing 1st corners 9-16 1s dance Corner Pass+Turn with 1st corners, pass RSh & repeat with 2nd corners. 1s pull back RSh to end BtoB in centre facing opp sides 17-24 2s+1s+3s dance Double Triangles. […]
Mr William Brown’s Reel – 16 October
1-8 1s+2s+3s dance reflection reels on own sides (1s in & down to start) 9-16 1s turn RH into 2nd place (2s up), dance out & cast round 3s & turn LH into 2nd place own sides 17-24 2s+1s dance 1/2 R&L & dance DoSiDo with partner 25-32 1s+2s turn partners […]
The Music Makars – 9 October
1-8 1s turn RH, cast 1 place & turn partner LH to Bal-in-Line position with 1st corners 9-16 1s Bal-in-Line with 1st corners then face 1st corners & set, 1s turn to right again & Bal-in-Line with corners then turn ptnr RH to face 2nd crnrs 17-24 1s Bal-in-Line with 2nd corners […]
Mairi’s Wedding – 2 October
1-8 1s turn RH & cast to 2nd place (2s step up); 1s turn LH to face 1st corners 9-16 1s dance 1/2 diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners, 1s dance 1/2 diagonal reel with 2nd corners 17-24 1s dance 1/2 diagonal reel with 3rd corner (pstns), 1/2 diagonal reel with […]
City of Belfast – 25 September
1-8 1s dance 1/2 Fig of 8 round 2s, 1L+2M turn RH 1.1/4 times while 1M+2L turn LH 1.1/4 times & 1s end BtoB facing opposite sides. 9-16 1s+2s dance reel of 4 across in 2nd place. 2s end in 1st places while 1s pass LSh to face 1st corners. 17-24 1s set to 1st corner […]
A Capital Jig – 18 September
1-8 1s+2s Set & Rotate & end 1s facing up, 2s down: Set, rotate singly & dance on 1 place clockwise, change places RH on sides & dance on 1 place to own sides (1s in 2nd place facing up) 9-16 1s dance reels of 3 on own sides (RSh to 2s) 17-24 […]
Miss Nidra Aitken – 11 September
1-8 1s+2s dance Espagnole 9-16 2s+1s+3s set advancing to RSh/RSh with partner, all dancing to R chase back to own sides, 2s & 3s cross RH whilst 1s turn RH to face 3rd corner positions 17-24 1s dance 1/2 diagonal reel of 4, pass RSh to face 4th corner position, dance 1/2 […]
The Irish Rover (R) – 04 September
1-8 1s dance down below 3s & cast up to 2nd place own sides, 1L dances RH across with 2s while 1M dances RH across with 3s 9-16 1s dance 1/2 diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners, 1/2 reel with 2nd corners & 1/2 turn LH in centre to face 1st corners 17-24 […]
28 August
No red dance this week – we have live music leading up to our annual dance.
The Robertson Rant – 21 August
1-8 All circle 8H round & back 9-16 All Ladies dance RH across 1/2 way & turn opposite Man LH, all Ladies dance 1/2 RH across & turn partner LH 17-24 1s+3s dance reel of 4 (Ladies start by passing LSh as Men set) 25-32 All set (HS) to corners, turn […]
Best Set in the Hall (J) – 14 August
1-8 1s set & 1L followed by partner casts below 3s. 1L crosses & casts up to face her 1st corner while 1M dances up the middle to face 1st corner 9-12 1s set to 1st corners & dance RSh round each other into 3rd corner (pstn) while 1st corners dance in & turn right about to […]
John Cass – 07 August
1-8 1s lead down (2s+3s step up 3-4), lead up to 3rd place & turn RH to face 3M with 1L following 1M 9-16 1s, 3M+2M, 4L+5L all in tandem, dance alternating tandem reel on diagonal (1s pass 3M+2M RSh). 1s end facing 4M, 1L following 1M 17-24 1s, 4M+5M, 2L+3L all […]
The Hunting Horn – 31 July
1-8 1s cast 1 place, cross RH, cast below 3s & dance up middle to 2nd place BtoB in centre facing opp sides for Double Triangles 9-16 1s dance Double Triangles & end facing 2nd corners 17-24 1s dance diagonal reels of 4 with 2nd corners, pass partner LSh to face 1st […]
The Fireworks Reel – 24 July
1-8 1s cross RH & cast 1 place, 1s dance 1/2 figures of 8 (1L round 2s, 1M round 3s) & end facing 1st corners 9-12 1s set moving out between corners (as in Hello-Goodbye setting) & 1s turn LH to face 1st corners 13-16 1s dance 1/2 diagonal reel of 4 […]
The Cranberry Tart – 17 July
1-8 1M sets & casts 1 place, sets & petronella turns between 3s facing up while 1L stands for 2 bars then sets, casts 1 place & sets 9-16 1M sets in line with 3s & all 3 Adv+Ret then 1M advances to partner while 1L petronella turns between 2s & sets in line with 2s then […]
Scott Meikle – 10 July
1-8 1s cross RH & cast to 2nd place, 1s dance 1/2 Fig of 8 round 2s 9-16 1s+3s dance RH across, LH back 17-24 1L followed by 3L dance Tandem reel of 3 across with 2s (LSh to 2M) & 1s end 3rd pl while 3M followed by 1M dance reel of 3 […]
Balmaha – 3 July
1-8 1s+2s set, circle 4H round to left, turn 2H into prom hold facing up 9-16 1s+2s dance Allemande 1s end turning LH once round to face 1st corners (note this is correct, however not shown in video) 17-20 1s dance RSh round 1st corner position & end facing 2nd corners as […]
Beach Dancer – 26 June
1-8 1s set & cross RH, 1s set to 2s on sides & change places LH 9-16 2s+1s dance Ladies’ Chain 17-24 1M followed by 1L casts behind 3L & 1M crosses to own side then casts up to 2nd place as 1L dances up middle to 2nd pl. (4 bars), 2s+1s […]
The Sailor – 19 June
1-8 1s cross down RH to face out between 2s & 3s giving hands to each corner & set, 1s cast round 1st corner to form lines of 3 across with 2s/3s & 2s+1s+3s set. 9-16 1s (turning to right) dance RSh reels of 3 across & 1s end passing LSh to 2nd […]
Seton’s Ceilidh Band – 12 June
1-8 1s cross RH & cast 1 place (2 step up), dance down between 3s (3s step up) & cast down behind 4s to 4th place (4s step up) 9-16 1s dance reflection reels of 3 on opposite sides (1s in/up, 4s out/down) 17-24 1s cross RH & cast up 1 place, […]
The Castle of Mey (R) – 5 June
1-8 Inveran Reels – 1s cross down to dance 1/2 reel of 3 on opp side; 1s cross up to dance 1/2 reel on own sides (2s out/up, 3s in/up), 2s face out 9-16 1s+2s dance double Figs of 8 (1s start crossing down, 2s dancing up) 17-24 1s lead down the […]
The Australian Ladies (R) – 29 May
1-8 1s cross RH, cast down to 3rd place (2c step up) & 3s+1s dance RH across. 9-16 1s lead up to top, cross, cast to 2nd place (3c step down on 11-12) & 2s+1s dance LH across. 17-32 2c+3c (“corners”) set and change place RH four times following the track of […]
The Luckenbooth Brooch (J) – 22 May
1-8 1s in prom hold (Lady on Man’s left) dance reel of 3 with 2s (RSh to 2M) & end facing 3M 9-16 1s dance reel with 3s (RSh to 3M) ending with 1s dancing into centre facing Men’s side 17-24 1M casts up & 1L down into centre & dance out […]
Pelorus Jack (J) – 15 May
1-8 1s cross RH & cast 1 place (2s step up 3-4), 1s dance RH across with 3s. 1s end with Man facing his 1st corner with his partner behind him 9-16 1s dance Alternating Tandem 1/2 reel of 3 with 1st corners to face Man’s 2nd corner, 1s dance Alternating Tandem 1/2 […]
The Irish Rover (R) – 08 May
1-8 1s dance down below 3s & cast up to 2nd place own sides, 1L dances RH across with 2s while 1M dances RH across with 3s 9-16 1s dance 1/2 diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners, 1/2 reel with 2nd corners & 1/2 turn LH in centre to face 1st corners 17-24 […]
Three Feisty Women (R) – 01 May
1–8 1s+2s dance double Fig of 8 (1s crossing down to start) 9–16 1s dance reflection reels on own sides (dance between 2s to start) 17–24 1L followed by partner dance down the middle, 1M followed by partner dance up & out behind 2s to original places 25–32 1s+2s change places […]
Miss Eleanor (S) – 24 April
1–8 1s+2s+3s dance Mirror (Reflection) reels of 3 on sides (1s in/down to start) 9–16 1s set, cast (2s step up) & turn RH. 1L casts to 3rd place, 1M casts up to 1st place (2M steps down & 3L steps up) 17–24 All dance 3 couple Bourrel: 17–20 […]
Jean Martin of Aberdeen (S) – 10 April
1-8 1s turn RH & cast 1 pl, all circle 6H round 3/4 way to left & end in lines of 3 across (Ladies face down & Men up) 9-16 All set & change places with partner RH, all circle 6H round 3/4 way to left & end in middle facing up. 3 […]
Scott Meikle (R) – 03 April
1-8 1s cross RH & cast to 2nd place, 1s dance 1/2 Fig of 8 round 2s 9-16 1s+3s dance RH across, LH back 17-24 1L followed by 3L dance Tandem reel of 3 across with 2s (LSh to 2M) & 1s end 3rd pl while 3M followed by 1M dance reel of 3 […]
Ferla Mor (R) – 27 March
1-8 1s set, 1/2 turn RH to 2nd place opposite sides (2s step up), set & turn RH to end 1L facing her 1st corner with partner following 9-16 1s dance RSh Tandem diagonal reel of 3 with 1st corners end facing 3M 17-24 Repeat with 2nd corners 1s end by turning […]
7th November
AS IT’S THE AGM THERE WILL BE NO RED DANCE TONIGHT, BUT WE WILL BE DANCING FROM 7.30 TILL 8.45ISH
The Missing Turn
JUST TO SAY THIS WILL PROBABLY BE OUR LAST RED DANCE FOR THIS YEAR, AS THERE ARE OTHER THINGS ON AT CLUB FOR THE LAST FEW WEEKS OF THE SEASON. THE MISSING TURN (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Craig Williams RSCDS Book 46 1- 8 […]
Purple Heather Jig – 17 October
PURPLE HEATHER JIG (J4x40) 4C set John Bowie Dickson Dunedin Dances Book 5 3rd and 4th couples start on opposite sides 1- 8 1st and 4th couples turn RH, cast in 1 place (as 2nd & 3rd couples step up/down) and turn LH 1½ times to end between 2s/3s (Man facing Lady) 9-16 1st +2nd couples also 4th +3rd couples dance a Right Shoulder reel of […]
The Fireworks Reel (03 October)
THE FIREWORKS REEL (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Anselm Lingnau My Strathspey Dances 1- 8 1st C cross right hand, cast 1 place and dance ½ figures of 8 (Lady up, Man down) and end facing 1st corners 9-12 1st C dance 2 bars of Hello-Goodbye setting, then turn left hand to face 1st corners again 13-16 1st C […]
A-Ward Winning Reel
A-Ward Winning Reel (R8x32) for 3Cs in a 4C set Fred DeMarse 1-8 1C set cast off (2C step up) 1C ½ reels of 3 Across (1C LS to 1st corner to start). 9-16 […]
Links with St Petersburg
LINKS WITH ST PETERSBURG (J8x32) 3C (4C set) M Brown RSCDS Bk 46 1- 8 1+2Cs Set + Link ending 2C facing 1C (nearer hands joined). 2+1Cs Set […]
A Summer Meeting
A SUMMER MEETING (S3x32) 3C I Townshend RSCDS Book 48 1- 4 1+3Cs turn 3/4 RH into line in middle (M face up, W face down) and set, while 2C turn […]
Aileen and her Band are playing this Monday Night
Chased Lovers
CHASED LOVERS (J8x32) 3Cs 4Cset Tim Wilson 1-8 1C set, cross down RH cast around 3C, 1W then dances up to face 1st corner 1M following her. (2C step up on bars 5+6). 9-16 1C dance a LS tandem reel of […]
The First Rain of Spring
THE FIRST RAIN OF SPRING (J3x32) 3C W Joubert RSCDS Book 49 1- 8 1C dance down, cast up round 3C, meet, dance up to 1st place & face out. 1+2Cs 1/2 turn […]
Trip to Timberridge
TRIP TO TIMBER RIDGE (R8X32) 3C (4C set) Linda Henderson RSCDS Book 52 1- 8 1C turn RH, cast (2C step up), 1W+2C & 1M+3C RH across, 1C end facing 1st corners. 9-16 1C Corner […]
Roaring Jelly
ROARING JELLY (J8x32) 3C (4C set) H Foss Glendarroch SD Sheets 1- 8 1C cross RH, cast 1 place, 1C cross RH & cast (M up & W down) into centre 9-16 1+2+3Cs 6Hands round & back […]
The Immigrant Lass
THE IMMIGRANT LASS (J4x32) 4C set J Morton Jay RSCDS Book 39 1- 8 1+2C turn 1½ times RH, 1+2C dance RHX to end opposite sides while 3+4C now turn 1½ times RH (3+4C start 4 bars behind 1+2C) 9-16 1+2C dance ½ R&L while 3+4C dance RHX, 1+3C (centre couples) dance ½ […]
Dancing the Baby
DANCING THE BABY (R1x72) Square set The Musicians’ Wedding (72R) Collin 1- 8 1+3Cs Set&Link finish facing clockwise. 1+3W followed by partner dance clockwise outside & round the side couples & finish facing them in […]
Bring the Family Night
Hi everyone, it’s bring the grandkids, friends, neighbours & family night this week, but we will ask visitors to sit out one dance and that is the, The Aviator. This dance will be taught. The Aviator (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Bk 52 Carola Fischer
Mid-Winter Dance 4th July (With Aileen’s Band Playing)
Knights’ Heys
Knights’ Heys (R8x32) 3C (4C set) 7 Year Itch 1-8 1s set, cast 1 place, cross RH & cast into their 1st corner (pstn) as 1st corners dance in & loop round to face 1st corner (pstns) 9-16 Original 1st corners dance reels of 3 on sides passing 1st corner (pstns) RSh 17-24 […]
Broadford Bay
BROADFORD BAY (R8x32) 3C (4C set) A Grant Skye Coll1 + RSCDS leaflets Bk 1- 8 1C followed by 2C dance down the middle, cast up round 3C on own sides, dance in & up to top, 1C casting to […]
Eileen Watt’s Reel
EILEEN WATT’S REEL (R3x32) 3C set J Wilkinson 1- 8 1C cross RH & cast 1 place, lead down LH crossing below 3C & cast up to 2nd place own side 9-16 2+3Cs petronella turn into middle & set, 1C petronella turn into middle (1W […]
Bratach Bana
BRATACH BANA (R8x32) 3C (4C set) John Drewry Bon Accord Book 1- 8 1C turn RH & cast 1 place, 1C dance LSh round 1st corners to […]
Juliet’s Reel
Juliet’s Reel (R8x32) 3C (4Cset) Janet Favel 1-4 1W sets & casts 1 place. (2W steps up 3&4). 5-8 1W dances round 3W passing Left Shoulder while 1M sets + casts 1 place (2M steps up 7&8). 9-16 Reels of 3 on the sides, 1+2W also 1+3M passing RS, (2W finishes facing out). […]
The Rose of the North
THE ROSE OF THE NORTH (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Goldring Leeds Silver Jubilee 1- 4 1C lead down below 3C, Cross & Cast […]
The Black Black Oil
Sorry this is a little later than normal, we had trouble getting into the website. Normal service will resume next week! THE BLACK BLACK OIL (R5x32) 5C set J Drewry […]
The Gilly Flower
THE GILLY FLOWER (J8x32) 3C (4C set) P Roberts RSCDS Bk 36 1- 8 1+2Cs dance Set & Rotate, (1C finish facing down) to flow into 9-16 2+1+3Cs dance reels of 3 on sides (1C pass 3C by LSh […]
Music by The Monday Knight’s
SO NO RED DANCE THIS WEEK, The Programme is on the website 🙂
Cherry Blossom Time
CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME (J8x32) 3C (4C set) J Drewry Cherry Blossom Bk 1- 8 1W+2M change places RH & cast to partners place while 1M+2W set & dance down OR up 1 place, 1+2C’s dance RH across. […]
The Diamond Quarrie
THE DIAMOND QUARRIE (R8x32) 3C (4C set) E Brunken Dunsmuir Dances 1- 8 1C cross RH as 2C set, 1+2Cs dance ¾ double Fig of 8 (2s cross up to start) 9-16 1C dance mirror reels of 3 on […]
Cape Town Wedding
CAPE TOWN WEDDING (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Tom Kerr RSCDS Book 39 1- 8 1C cross down (no hands) to 2nd place (2C step up), 1C dance out & ½ turn 3C with nearer hand, 1C ½ turn RH & lead up […]
John of Bon Accord
JOHN OF BON ACCORD (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Roy Goldring RSCDS Bk 33 1- 16 1C dance 4 progressive ½ diagonal reels of 3: 1C pass Right Shoulder to ½ reel with 2W, then 1C pass Left Shoulder to ½ reel with […]
Butterfly
Butterfly (4x32R) 4C set The Musicians’ Wedding 1-8 1C dance in & cast 1 place (2C step up 3&4) 1&3C’s […]
Emmetts’ Chase
EMMETTS’ CHASE (J8x32) 3C (4C set) J Brenchley The Other Kangaroo Paw 1- 8 1W sets & casts 1 place, 1W ½ Fig of 8 round 3C to finish in […]
14th March
Black Donald (J) Kaitoke Wedding (S) Crossing the Brook (R) MacDonald of the Isles (5C) (S) Shiftin’ Bobbins (R) Cranberry Tart (J) Granville Market (J)
THE CRANBERRY TART T Glasspool 7 Year Itch
1- 8 1M sets & casts 1 place, sets & petronella turns between 3C facing up WHILE 1W stands for (2bars) then sets, casts 1 place & sets. 9-16 1M sets in line with 3C, all 3 Adv+Ret & 1M advances to partner WHILE 1W petronella turns between 2C […]
Last Club Night
TRIPLE HAPPINESS (S3x32) 3C Yoshiki Oyama RSCDS Book 52 1- 8 1C Adv+Ret (1step) touching hands, 1C ½ turn LH, cross down between 2C+3C, cast up […]
November 8th
GANG THE SAME GATE (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Milton Levy RSCDS Bk 36 1- 8 1C cross over RH & cast down […]
Red Dance
There will be no Red Dance on 1st November, because of the AGM. We plan to have something exciting for you on the 8th!
Dancing The Baby R1x72
DANCING THE BABY (R1x72 for 4Cs) Square set The Musicians’ Wedding […]
The Irish Rover
THE IRISH ROVER (R8x32) 3C (4C set) J Cosh 22 SCDs 1- 8 1C dance down below […]
The Water of Leith
THE WATER OF LEITH (S4x32) 4C Set John Wilkinson Edinburgh 90th Anniversary 1- 8 1+3Cs SET 1+3W dance dn, casts up round 2+4M into middle facing down as 1+3M dance across, cast round 2+4W into middle & face up 1+3Cs change pls RH with ptnr into line of 4 in middle (M face down, W […]
The Bonnie Tree
THE BONNIE TREE (S8x32) 3C (4C set) R Butterfield RSCDS Book 46 1- 8 1C dance down below 3C cast up behind 3C, dance up between 2C cast to 2nd place. 9-16 2+1+3Cs ½ […]
The Meeting of the Waters
The Meeting of the Waters 8x48R 3C / 4C Iain Boyd Strathtay Album 1-6 1+2C dance ¾ reel of 4 […]
Eileen Watt’s Reel
EILEEN WATT’S REEL (R3x32) 3C set J Wilkinson 1- 8 1C cross RH & cast 1 place, lead down giving LH, cross below 3C & cast […]
September 13th
THE COMMITTEE MEETING (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Ann Dix Reel Friends 3 1- 8 1C dance MIRROR […]
August 16th Red Dance Follow Me Home
FOLLOW ME HOME (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Ellie Briscoe RSCDS Book 38 1- 8 1’s set and cross RH, cast 1 place and turn LH (ending in a diagonal line LH to partner and RH with 1st corner) 9-16 1’s Balance-in-Line with 1st corners, ½ turn corners and 1’s followed by corners chase clockwise to 3rd […]
Red Dance 9th August Midsummer Common
MIDSUMMER COMMON (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Tom and Lindsey Ibbotson RSCDS Book 49 1- 8 1s set, ½ turn RH, lead down, cross below 3s, cast up to 2nd place own sides (2s step up 5-6) 9-16 1s set advancing to 1st corners and turn 1st corners 2H finishing 1M between 3s, 1L between 2s. 1s […]
Red Dance
THE FIREWORKS REEL (R8x32) 3C (4C set) A Lingnau RSDCS Book 48 1- 8 1C cross RH cast 1 place, ½ figs of 8 (1W up round […]
LINKS WITH ST PETERSBURG (J8x32) 3C (4C set) M Brown RSCDS Bk […]
Australian Ladies
THE AUSTRALIAN LADIES (R8x32) 3C (4C set) R M Campbell Glasgow Assembly 1- 8 1C cross, cast down to 3rd place & 3+1Cs dance RH across. 9-16 1C lead up to top, cross, cast […]
Red Dance 12th July Whiteadder Jig
WHITEADDER JIG (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Muriel A Johnstone Whiteadder Collection 1- 8 1’s+2’s Set&Link and dance RH across once round 9-16 1’s set and dance ½ LSh reel of 3 across (Lady with 2s and Man with 3s) into ½ reels on the sides (1’s end 2nd place opposite sides) 17-24 2’s+1’s+3’s Set&Link for 3 […]
June 28 – The Countess of Dunmore’s Reel
(R8x32) 3C (4C set) D MacCuish 49/13 1-8 Íií1s set, dance down below 3s, cast up to 2nd place & set advancing to face 1st corners (2s step up 3-4) 9-16 1s turn 1st corners RH, pass RSh, turn 2nd corners RH, pass RSh to 2nd place own side facing out (corners dance 4 […]
Red Dance June 21st
THE CHEQUERED COURT (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Duncan Brown RSCDS Book 42 1- 8 1s cross RH, cast 1 place, 1s dance ½ Figs of 8 (Man round 2s and Lady round 3s) and end facing 1st corners 9-16 1s dance Pass & Turn with 1st corners and 1s twirl round in centre to face 4th […]
Red Dance 14th June Seton’s Ceilidh Band
SETON’S CEILIDH BAND (J4x64) 4C set Bruce Fordyce Morison’s Bush Collection 1- 8 1C cross RH and cast 1 place (2C step up), dance down between 3C (3C step up) and cast down behind 4C to 4th place (4C step up) 9-16 1C dance reflection reels of 3 on opposite sides (1s in/up, 4s out/down) 17-24 […]
Luckenbooth Brooch (J8x32)
1-8 1s in prom hold (Lady on Man’s left) dance reel of 3 with 2s (RSh to 2M) & end facing 3M 9-16 1s dance reel with 3s (RSh to 3M) ending with 1s dancing across to Men’s side 17-24 1M casts up & 1L dn into centre & dance out Ladies side, 1M cast […]
John Cass
JOHN CASS (J5x32) 5C set Peter Avery RSCDS Book 49 1- 8 1C lead down (2+3C step up 3-4), lead up to 3rd place and turn RH to face 3M with 1L following 1M 9-16 1C, 3M+2M, 4L+5L (all in tandem) dance alternating tandem reel on diagonal (1C pass 3M+2M Right Shoulder). […]
The Duchess Tree
THE DUCHESS TREE (S8x32) 3C (4C set) John Drewry Brodie Book 1- 8 Reels of 3 on sides: To start, 1C dance in & cast, 2C CROSS up LH & 3C dance in, join nearer hands (facing DOWN) & cast up. All take hands where possible. FINISH the reel with 1C (nearer hands […]
The Aviator
The Aviator (J8x32) 3C (4C set) […]
For May 10th, The First Rain of Spring
THE FIRST RAIN OF SPRING (J3x32) 3C W. Joubert RSCDS Book 49 1- 8 1C dance down, cast up round 3C, meet, dance up to 1st place facing out. 1+2Cs 1/2 turn (M LH, W RH) 9-16 2+1Cs dance double Figs 8 (1C cross up, 2C cast to start) 17-20 1+3Cs 3/4 turn RH into […]
The Music & the Dance
The Music & the Dance (8x32S) 3C 4C set Ann Campbell 1-8 1C cross RH & cast off (2C step up) 1C dance a ½ fig 8 round 2C. 9-16 2+1+3Cs dance the Knot. 17-24 3 couple Set & Rotate:- 25-32 […]
Roaring Jelly
Roaring Jelly (J8x32) 3C (4C set) H Foss Glendarroch SD Sheets 1- 8 1C cross RH, cast 1 place, cross RH & cast (M up & W down)to finish in the middle of the set. 9-16 1+2+3Cs 6Hands round & back (1C finish as before in centre) 17-24 1C […]
Barbara’s Strathspey
BARBARA’S STRATHSPEY (S8x32) 3C (4C set) S McKinnell RSCDS Bk 46 1- 8 1C set & cast 1 pl, (2C step up) 1C dance ½ Fig of 8 (1M up 1W down ) 9-16 2+1+3Cs set & 1C cross passing RSh, 2M+1M ALSO 1W+3W turn RH 1½ times on sides (THESE 4 DANCERS NOW […]
Red Dance
ORPINGTON CALEDONIANS (R8x32) 3C (4C set) J Brenchley RSCDS Book 49 1- 8 1C set, 1W casts followed by 1M, dances across to 2M’s pl facing out (2s step up 5-6). 1L+3M also 1M+3L turn LH 1/2 way & Men face out 9-16 3+1Cs Ladies Chain, 1M finishes facing out 17-24 1M followed by 1W […]
Miss Eleanor
MISS ELEANOR (S3x32) 3C Ann Dix RSCDS Bk 49 1- 8 1+2+C3s dance Mirror (Reflection) reels of 3 on sides (1C in/down to start) 9-16 1C set, cast (2C step up) & turn RH. 1W casts to 3rd pl, 1M casts up to 1st pl (2M steps down & 3W steps up) 17-24 All […]
Cherry Blossom Time
CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME (J8x32) 3C (4C set) J Drewry Cherry Blossom Bk 1- 8 1W+2M change pls RH & cast to partners place while 1M+2W set & dance down OR up 1 pl, 1+2C’s dance RH across 9-16 1W+2M change pls LH & cast to original places while 1M+2W set & dance to […]
Red Dance
MACDONALD OF KEPPOCH (M-(S64+R64)) Sq.Set Chris Ronald RSCDS Bk 49 1- 8 1+3C dance 6 bars R&L (Men polite turns) to finish in centre B-to-B with partner facing side couples (1W+2W, 1M+4M, 3W+4W, 3M+2M). All set 9-16 Reels of 4 across. Finish in line up/down with Ladies (in middle) facing. 17-24 Reel of 4 (1W+3LWpass […]
The Red Dance March 8th
Juliet’s Reel (R8x32) 3C (4Cset) Janet Favel, Dunedin NZ 1-4 1W sets & casts 1 place. (2W steps up 3&4). 5-8 1W dances round 3W passing LS while 1M sets + casts 1 place, (2M steps up 7&8). 9-16 1+2W also 1+3M reels of 3 on the sides passing RS, (2W finishes facing out). […]
The Aviator – November 2nd
(J8x32) 3C (4C set) Carola Fischer-Tress RSCDS Book 52 1- 8 1C lead down, on bar 4 1M crosses partner in front and 1L followed by 1M cast up behind 4M and 3M and across into 2nd place facing 3L (2s step up 3-4) 9-16 1s (1L leading) dance ½ alternating tandem reel with 1st corners; […]
The Dandelion Picker Red Dance October 19th
THE DANDELION PICKER (R8X32) 3C (4C set) Ian Barbour 1- 8 1’s turn RH and cast 1 place (2’s step up), 1’s turn LH to face 4th corners 9-16 1’s dance ½ diagonal reel with 4th corners and pass RSh to face 1st corners, 1’s dance ½ diagonal reel with 1st corners to end 1L between […]
The First Rain of Spring Red Dance October 12th
THE FIRST RAIN OF SPRING (J3x32) 3C Wouter Joubert RSCDS Book 49 1- 8 1″s dance down, cast up round 3’s, meet, dance up to 1st place facing out. 1’s+2’s ½ turn (Men LH, Ladies RH) 9-16 2’s+1’s dance double Figs 8 (1’s cross up, 2’s cast to start) 17-20 1’s+3’s ¾ turn RH into line […]
ORPINGTON CALEDONIANS (R8x32) 3C (4C set) John Brenchley RSCDS Book 49 1- 8 1’s set, 1L casts and followed by 1M, dances across to 2M’s place facing out (2’s step up 5-6). 1L+3M also 1M+3L ½ turn LH and Men face out 9-16 3’s+1’s dance Ladies’ Chain, 1M finishes facing out 17-24 […]
The Button Boy Red Dance 28th September
THE BUTTON BOY (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Bill Zobel Allanton Collection 1- 8 1’s dance reflection reels of 3 on own sides 9-16 1’s cross down to dance reflection reels of 3 on opposite sides and end in 2nd place Back to Back facing opposite sides 17-24 1’s dance Double Triangles to end facing down (Lady […]
The Blooms of Bon Accord : Red Dance 21st September
BLOOMS OF BON ACCORD (R4x32) 4C set John Drewry Deeside Book 2 2 chords to start. On 2nd chord 3’s and 4’s move to opposite side 3’s and 4’s start on opposite sides 1- 8 All set and 1’s+2’s also 3’s+4’s dance RH across once round, 1’s and 4’s cast in 1 place to 21(4)(3) 9-12 […]
Red Dance 14th September
Bill Clement MBE John Wilkinson RSCDS Book 47 Jig 8 x 32 bars 3 Couple Repeat 4 Couple Set Longwise Set 1-2 1’s set; 3-8 taking nearer hands, 1’s lead down below 3’s and cast up to finish left hands joined, facing first corners; 9-10 1’s set to corners, releasing hands, turning on the spot and taking right hands to finish facing partner’s first […]
September 7th Red Dance Orpington Caledonians
Orpington Caledonians John Brenchley RSCDS Book 49 Reel 8 x 32 bars 3 Couple Repeat 4 Couple Set Longwise Set 1-2 1’s set, 1L finishing facing out; 3-6 1L, followed by 1M, cast and chase to finish in 2nd place on opposite sides, 1L facing out; 7-8 1L3M 1M3L turn halfway by the left, 3M 1M finishing facing out; 9-16 3’s and 1’s ladies’ chain, 1M […]
August 17th Red Dance The Wind on the Heath
THE WIND ON THE HEATH (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Iain Boyd 1- 8 1s set, 1L followed by partner casts 2 places, 1L crosses (below 3s) and casts up on Men’s side to partner’s place while 1M dances round 3L and up the middle to partner’s place facing out 9-16 1s dance reel of 3 on […]
Red Dance 10th August
BEST SET IN THE HALL (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Helen Greenwood RSCDS Book 46 1- 8 1’s set and 1L followed by partner casts below 3’s. 1L Crosses & Casts up to face her 1st corner while 1M dances up the middle to face 1st corner 9-12 1’s set to 1st corners and dance RSh round […]
Red Dance The Aviator
THE AVIATOR (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Carola Fischer-Tress RSCDS Book 52 1- 8 1’s lead down, on bar 4 1M crosses partner in front and 1L followed by 1M cast up behind 4M and 3M and across into 2nd place facing 3L (2’s step up 3-4) 9-16 1’s (1L leading) dance ½ alternating tandem reel with […]
Red Dance 27th July The Hazel Tree
THE HAZEL TREE (J8x32) 3C (4C set) John Drewry Brodie Book 1- 8 1;s+2’s dance Espagnole:- ‘ 1-2 1’s+2’s cross (Ladies lead across RH passing between Men) with Ladies changing places RH ‘ 3-4 1’s+2’s cross back (Men lead across RH between Ladies) with Men changing places RH ‘ 5-8 2’s turn RH as 1’s turn […]
Swiss Lassie Red Dance 20th July
SWISS LASSIE (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Rosi Betsche RSCDS Book 39 1- 8 1’s dance in and cast to 3rd place, 2’s+1’s turn partners RH 1¼ times to form a line Up & Down middle of set (Men facing down Ladies up) 9-16 2’s+1’s dance reel of 4 Up & Down middle of set ending with […]
July 13th Red Dance
MR WILLIAM BROWN’S REEL (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Hugh Foss Galloway Album 1- 8 1’s+2’s+3’s dance reflection reels on own sides (1’s in and down to start) 9-16 1’s turn RH into 2nd place (2’s move up), dance out and cast round 3’s and turn LH into 2nd place own sides 17-24 2’s+1’s dance ½ R&L […]
The Hunting Horn June 29th
THE HUNTING HORN (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Peter McBryde SCD Archives 1- 8 1’s cast 1 place, cross RH, cast below 3’s and dance up middle to 2nd place Back to Back in centre for Double Triangles 9-16 1’s dance Double Triangles and end facing 2nd corners 17-24 1’s dance diagonal reels of 4 with 2nd […]
Eileen Watt’s Reel (Red Dance 23rd March)
EILEEN WATT’S REEL (R3x32) 3C set John Wilkinson 1- 8 1’s cross RH and cast 1 place, lead down LH crossing below 3’s and cast up to 2nd place own side 9-16 2’s and 3’s petronella turn into middle and set, 1’s petronella turn into middle (1L between 2’s and 1M between 3’s) and all set […]
The Meeting of the Waters 16th March Red Dance
THE MEETING OF THE WATERS (R8x48) 3C (4C set) Iain Boyd Strathtay Album 1- 8 1s+2s dance reel of 4 across (1M and 2L pass LSh while 1L and 2M cast), 1L+2M pass RSh at end, 1L ends facing out 9-16 1s dance parallel Figs of 8 round 2s and 3s on own sides (pass 2s […]
The Luckenbooth Brooch
THE LUCKENBOOTH BROOCH (J8x32) 3C (4C set) John Bowie Dickson Glendarroch Sh 28 1- 8 1C in prom hold (Lady on Man’s left) dance reel of 3 with 2C (RSh to 2M) and end facing 3M. 2C finish in top place. 9-16 1C dance reel with 3C (RSh to 3M) ending with 1C in the […]
2 March 2020 – The Bees of Maggieknocater
THE BEES OF MAGGIEKNOCKATER (J4x32) 4C set John Drewry Canadian Book 1- 8 1C cross RH and cast 1 place, 1C dance RH across with 3C and end 1M+3L also 1L+3M in prom hold facing out to pass corner person RSh 9-24 All dance 4x½ Reels of 3 on sides (to right to start, then left, […]
November 11th – Jim Dougal of Eyemouth
S3x32 3C set Muriel A Johnstone Ladies of Dunse
October 28th – The Inimitable Derek
R8x32 3C (4C set) Roy Goldring https://www.scottish-country-dancing-dictionary.com/video/inimitable-derek.html
October 21st – Flora’s Fancy
J8x32 3C (4C set) RSCDS Tucson and 7 Pipers Scottish Society RSCDS Book 49
October 14th – Eileen Watt’s Reel
R3x32 3C set John Wilkinson
October 7th – The Morning Tide
R8x32 3C (4C set) Iain Boyd Island Bay Collection 1
September 6th – Scott Meikle
(R4x32) 4C set Alice McLean Laurieston Collection 1 and RSCDS Book 46
September 9th – Swiss Lassie
(R8x32) 3C (4C set) Rosi Betsche RSCDS Book 39
Red Dance 26th August The Irish Rover
The Irish Rover James B. Cosh 22 Scottish Country Dances (and 2 more) Reel 8 x 32 bars 3 Couple Repeat 4 Couple Set Longwise Set 1-2 Taking nearer hands, 1’s lead down below 3’s as 2’s move up 3-4 1’s cast up on own sides to 2nd place; 5-8 2’s with 1L and 1M with 3’s right hands across; 9-12 1’s half diagonal […]
August 19th – Scott Meikle
(R4x32) 4C set Alice McLean Laurieston Collection 1 and RSCDS Book 46
August 12th -Triple Happiness
(S3x32) 3C Yoshiki Oyama RSCDS Book 52
August 5th – The Sailor
(R8x32) 3C (4C set) RSCDS Book 24
July 29th – Orpington Caledonians
(R8x32) 3C (4C set) John Brenchley RSCDS Book 49
July 22nd – The Hazel Tree
J8x32 John Drewry Brodie Book
July 15th – The Meeting of the Waters
(R8x48) 3C (4C set) Iain Boyd Strathtay Album
July 8th – The White Heather Jig
(J4x40) 4C set James B. Cosh 22 SCDs
July 1st – The Whistling Wind
Elizabeth Goossen RSCDS Book 36, Reel 8 x 32 bars 3 Couple Repeat 4 Couple Set Longwise Set
June 24th – Culla Bay
(S4x32) Sq.Set Ann Dix RSCDS Book 41
June 17th – Best Set in the Hall
Helen Greenwood RSCDS Book 46, Jig 8 x 32 bars 3 Couple Repeat 4 Couple Set Longwise Set
June 17th – Culla Bay
(S4x32) Sq.Set Ann Dix RSCDS Book 41
June 10th – The Compleat Gardener
(J8x32) 3C (4C set) Irene Paterson RSCDS Graded Book 3
June 3rd – The Luckenbooth Brooch
(J8x32) 3C (4C set) John Bowie Dickson Glendarroch Sh 28
May 27th – Miss Johnstone of Ardrossan
Roy Goldring 14 Social Dances for 2000, Reel 5 x 32 bars 5 Couple Repeat 5 Couple Set Longwise Set
May 20th – Mairi’s Wedding
James B. Cosh 22 Scottish Country Dances (and 2 more), Reel 8 x 40 bars 3 Couple Repeat 4 Couple Set Longwise Set
May 13th – The Cranberry Tart
Terry Glasspool 7 Year Itch, Jig 8 x 32 bars 3 Couple Repeat 4 Couple Set Longwise Set
April 29th – Seton’s Ceilidh Band
(J4x64) 4C set Bruce Fordyce Morison’s Bush Collection
April 22nd – Pelorus Jack
Barry Skelton RSCDS Book 41, Jig 8 x 32 bars 3 Couple Repeat 4 Couple Set Longwise Set
April 15th – Scott Meikle
(R4x32) 4C set Alice McLean Laurieston Collection 1 and RSCDS Book 46
April 8th – The Irish Rover
James B. Cosh 22 Scottish Country Dances (and 2 more), Reel 8 x 32 bars 3 Couple Repeat 4 Couple Set Longwise Set
April 1st – The Montgomeries Rant
R8x32 Castle Menzies RSCDS Book 10 1- 8 1s cross RH and cast down to 2nd place (2s step up), cross LH and 1L casts up while 1M casts down 9-16 1s dance reels of 3 across, 1L with 2s (RSh to 2M) and 1M with 3s (RSh to 3L) 17-24 1s with nearer hands […]
March 25th – The Button Boy
( 3C Reel in a 4C set) W Zobel 1- 8 1C Reels of 3 on own sides (1C in and down) 9-16 1C Reels of 3 on opposite sides (6 bars for 1s & 2s), 1C dance down to end in 2nd place Back to Back facing opposite sides, 2C dance up to finish at […]
March 18th – Blooms of Bon Accord
(R4x32) 4C set John Drewry Deeside Book 2 3s and 4s start on opposite sides 1- 8 All set and 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance RH across once round, 1s and 4s cast in 1 place to 21(4)(3) 9-12 1s and 4s cross RH and cast to ends of set to meet partners in prom hold […]
March 11th – Eileen Watt’s Reel
R3x32 John Wilkinson 1- 8 1s cross RH and cast 1 place, lead down LH crossing below 3s and cast up to 2nd place own side 9-16 2s and 3s petronella turn into middle and set, 1s petronella turn into middle (1L between 2s and 1M between 3s) and all set 17-24 2L+1L and 1M+3M […]
October 15th – Ian Powrie’s Farewell to Auchterarder
(J128) Sq.Set Bill Hamilton 1- 8 All circle 8H round to the left and back (popular variation – 8H all the way round to left) 9-24 Ladies dance in front of partner and behind next Man, into RH across, in front of Man opposite own partner and behind next Man, into RH across and back […]
October 8th – The White Heather Jig
(J4x40) 4C set James B. Cosh 22 SCDs 1- 8 1s turn RH and cast to 2nd place, turn 1½ LH to end between 2s facing opposite sides 9-16 1s+2s dance reel of 4 across, 1s pass RSh to face 1st corners 17-24 1s turn corner, partner, corner, partner, to end between 3s facing opposite […]
October 1st – Red House (Where Would Annie Lie)
(R8x40) 2C (4C set) Playford RSCDS Book 7 1- 8 1s Set&Cast 1 place, Set&Cast back to original places 9-16 1M (followed by partner) casts 1 place, dances up between 2s and casts down behind 2L, crosses over and both end in 2nd place own side 17-24 1L (followed by partner) casts up to top, […]
September 24th – John of Bon Accord
(R8x32) 3C (4C set) Roy Goldring RSCDS Book 33 1- 8 1s dance 4 progressive ½ diagonal reels of 3 firstly 1s pass RSh to ½ reel with 2L then 1s pass LSh and ½ reel with 2M 9-16 1s pass RSh and ½ reel with 3L and lastly pass LSh to ½ reel with […]
September 17th – Seton’s Ceilidh Band
(J4x64) 4C set Bruce Fordyce Morison’s Bush Collection 1- 8 1s cross RH and cast 1 place (2 step up), dance down between 3s (3s step up) and cast down behind 4s to 4th place (4s step up) 9-16 1s dance reflection reels of 3 on opposite sides (1s in/up, 4s out/down) 17-24 1s cross […]
September 10th – The Meeting of the Waters
(R8x48) 3C (4C set) Iain Boyd Strathtay Album 1- 8 1s+2s dance reel of 4 across (1M and 2L pass LSh while 1L and 2M cast), 1L+2M pass RSh at end, 1L ends facing out 9-16 1s dance parallel Figs of 8 round 2s and 3s on own sides (pass 2s RSh to start) 17-24 […]
August 13th – Blooms of Bon Accord
(R4x32) 4C set John Drewry Deeside Book 2 3s and 4s start on opposite sides 1- 8 All set and 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance RH across once round, 1s and 4s cast in 1 place to 21(4)(3) 9-12 1s and 4s cross RH and cast to ends of set to meet partners in prom hold […]
July 23rd – Best Set in the Hall
(J8x32) 3C (4C set) Helen Greenwood RSCDS Book 46 1- 8 1s set and 1L followed by partner casts below 3s. 1L Crosses&Casts up to face her 1st corner while 1M dances up the middle to face 1st corner 9-12 1s set to 1st corners and dance RSh round each other into 3rd corner (pstn) […]
July 2nd – Culla Bay
Ann Dix RSCDS Book 41 Strathspey 4 x 32 bars 4 Couple Repeat 4 Couple Set Square Set 1-2 1M3L 1L3M turn by the right halfway; 3-4 1M 1L 3M 3L pull right shoulder back and dance out to opposite side; 5-8 1M 1L 3M 3L cast to the right, dance one place clockwise round […]
June 11th – The Montgomeries Rant
(R8x32) 3C (4C set) Castle Menzies RSCDS Book 10 1- 8 1s cross RH and cast down to 2nd place, cross LH and 1L casts up while 1M casts down 9-16 1s dance reels of 3 across, 1L with 2s and 1M with 3s 17-24 1s with nearer hands joined (Lady on Man’s left) set […]
May 28th – The Irish Rover
(R8x32) 3C (4C set) James B. Cosh 22 SCDs 1- 8 1s dance down below 3s and cast up to 2nd place own sides, 1L dances RH across with 2s while 1M dances RH across with 3s 9-16 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners, ½ reel with 2nd corners and ½ […]
May 21st – Flora’s Fancy
(J8x32) 3C (4C set) RSCDS Tucson and 7 Pipers Scottish Soc. RSCDS Book 49 1- 8 1s set, cast (2s step up). 1L+2s also 1M+3s dance RH across. 1s finish in middle facing up, 1M following 1L 9-16 1s (in tandem) +2s dance reel of 3 across (1s pass 2L RSh). 1s end in 2nd […]
MAy 14th – The Luckenbooth Brooch
April 23rd – The Miller of Sessnie
(J5x32) 5C set Roy Goldring 15 Social Dances 1- 8 1s followed by 2s+3s+4s dance down and cast round 5s back to places 9-16 1s and 5s dance Figs of 8 on own sides (1s down between 2s and 5s up behind 4s to start) 17-24 1s+2s dance RH across, 1s cross down and ½ […]
April 16th – The First Rain of Spring
(J3x32) 3C Wouter Joubert RSCDS Book 49 1- 8 1s dance down, cast up round 3s, meet, dance up to 1st place facing out. 1s+2s ½ turn (Men LH, Ladies RH) 9-16 2s+1s dance double Figs 8 (1s cross up, 2s cast to start) 17-20 1s+3s ¾ turn RH into line up/down in middle facing […]
April 9th – The Hunting Horn
(J8x32) 3C (4C set) Peter McBryde SCD Archives 1- 8 1s cast 1 place, cross RH, cast below 3s and dance up middle to 2nd place BtoB in centre for Double Triangles 9-16 1s dance Double Triangles and end facing 2nd corners 17-24 1s dance diagonal reels of 4 with 2nd corners, pass partner LSh […]
March 26th – Best Set in the Hall
(J8x32) 3C (4C set) Helen Greenwood RSCDS Book 46 1- 8 1s set and 1L followed by partner casts below 3s. 1L Crosses&Casts up to face her 1st corner while 1M dances up the middle to face 1st corner 9-12 1s set to 1st corners and dance RSh round each other into 3rd corner (pstn) […]
March 19th – On The Morning Tide
1-8 1s+2s dance RH across & LH back 9-16 1s turn RH, cast 1 place & dance 1/2 Fig of 8 (1L round 2s & 1M round 3s) 17-24 1s dance Diag R&L to end 3 1 2 on opposite sides 25-32 3s+1s+2s set, turn RH & chase clockwise 1/2 way
October 30th – Eileen Watts Reel
1 – 8: 1C cross RH & cast 1 pl, lead down LH crossing below 3C & cast up to 2nd pl own side. 9 – 16: 2&3Cs petronella turn into middle & set, 1C petronella turn into middle (1W between 2C 1M between 3C) & all set. 17 – 24: 2+1W & 1M+3M (both […]