Dances for March 2, 2026

Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa

Video: Midsummer Common

Midsummer Common
RSCDS Book 49
Devised by Tom and Lindsey Ibbotson, Cambridge Branch.
32-bar strathspey for three couples in a four-couple longwise set

1 – 8 1st couple set and, giving right hands, turn halfway; lead down, crossing over below 3rd couple and cast up to second place on own sides. 2nd couple step up on bars 5-6.

9 – 12 1st couple and first corners set, 1st couple advancing to finish back to back. 1st couple and first corners, giving both hands, turn to finish 1st woman between 2nd couple and 1st man between 3rd couple.

13 – 16 1st couple and second corners set, 1st couple advancing to finish back to back. 1st couple and second corners, giving both hands, turn.

17 – 20 1st couple lead second corners into three hands once round to the left, 1st woman with 3rd couple and 1st man with 2nd couple. 1st couple pull back by the right to finish facing each other up and down the set.

21 – 24 1st couple set and dance a petronella turn to second place on own sides.

25 – 32 2nd and 1st couples dance a poussette.

Repeat, having passed a couple.

Note: On bar 16, 1st couple, with right hands, retain hold of second corners’ left hands.

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Churchill Hall
Craig Williams, Ardbrae Celebrates 60 Years
A 32 bar jig for 3 couples in a 4 couple set

1 – 8 1st couple lead down the middle and up and cast off one place. 2nd couple step up on bars 7–8

9 – 12 1st man ½ figure of 8 around 2nd couple, 1st woman ½ figure of 8 around 3rd couple.

13 – 16 1st couple turn right hand to finish facing 1st corners

17 – 20 1st couple set to corners, finishing between corners

21 – 24 1st set and turn right hand 3/4

25 – 32 1st couple, passing 2nd corner right shoulder, dance a reel of 3 across the set. 1st couple finish in 2nd place.

Repeat having passed a couple