{"id":1102,"date":"2026-01-29T20:24:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T00:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ottawadancescottish.org\/?p=1102"},"modified":"2026-01-29T20:24:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T00:24:21","slug":"dances-for-february-2-2025-ball-walk-through","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ottawadancescottish.org\/?p=1102","title":{"rendered":"Dances for February 2, 2025 – Ball Walk-through"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Video: Jubilee Jig<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jubilee Jig<\/strong>
RSCDS Leaflets
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1 \u2013 2 1st man casts off one place. 2nd man steps up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 \u2013 8 1st man and 3rd woman set and turn with right hands to places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 \u2013 10 1st woman casts off one place. 2nd woman steps up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 \u2013 16 1st woman and 3rd man set and turn with left hands to places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17 \u2013 20 1st woman dances right hands across with 2nd couple, while 1st man dances right hands across with 3rd couple, 1st couple finish in the centre, with left hands joined, facing the opposite side. (Fig.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21 \u2013 24 1st couple set and dance out to opposite side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25 \u2013 28 1st man dances right hands across with 2nd couple, while 1st woman dances right hands across with 3rd couple. 1st couple finish in the centre with left hands joined, facing own side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29 \u2013 32 1st couple set and dance out to own side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TACNotes:\u2019
3-4 Emphasize that 1st man stays on the sidelines as he sets to 3rd woman.
24 1st cpl flow through 2nd position on the side, before entry into RH across on bar 25.
32 1st man may finish facing out to flow on into his cast on bars 1-2 of the repetition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Video: The Lass of Richmond Hill<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lass of Richmond Hill<\/strong>
RSCDS Second Book of Graded Scottish Country Dances
32-bar reel for three couples in a four-couple longwise set<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 \u2013 8 1st couple lead down middle and up to the top to finish in the middle of the set, facing up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 \u2013 14 1st couple cast off one place and, passing partner by the left, dance round first corners by the right and into the middle of the set. 2nd couple step up on bars 9-10.
15 \u2013 16 1st couple , giving left hands, turn to face first corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17 \u2013 24 1st couple and first corners dance a corner chain. 1st couple finish facing second corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25 \u2013 32 1st couple and second corners dance a corner chain. 1st couple finish in second place on own sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat, having passed a couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Devised by Fiona Turnbull, RSCDS Richmond Branch.
First published in Richmond Anniversary Book 1952-1992.
\u00a9RSCDS Richmond Branch, printed with permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Video: Bonnie Stronshiray<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonnie Stronshiray<\/strong>
Robert M. Campbell, Dancing Gems & Glasgow Assembly
32-bar strathspey for three couples in a four-couple longwise set<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robert M. Campbell, Glasgow Assembly
Music: Bonnie Stronshiray, READY\u2026AND!
Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 \u2013 8 1st and 2nd couples turn partner with both hands to finish in a line up and down the middle of the set, dance a half reel of four, then turn partner with both hands to finish on own sides, having changed places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 \u2013 12 1st couple set to each other, advancing to pass left shoulders and turn first corners with both hands, ending with 1st woman between the 2nd couple facing down and 1st man between the 3rd couple facing up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13 \u2013 16 1st couple set to each other, advancing to pass left shoulders and turn second corner with both hands, ending with 1st couple between their corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17 \u2013 20 2nd, 1st and 3rd couples cross giving a right hand; as 1st couple faces out and casts to their right, corners pull their right shoulder back to face each other diagonally to advance and retire, one step each way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21 \u2013 24 Repeat bars 17-20, crossing up and down the set, with 1st couple finishing facing their fourth corner position (the person they just cast around).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25 \u2013 32 1st couple dance a half reel of four on the second corner diagonal (fourth corner position), dance round each other left shoulder and dance a half reel of four on the first corner diagonal (third corner position). On the last two bars, 1st couple turn with the right hand to finish in second place on own side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat, having passed a couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dance Notes:
Stronshiray is the former name of the part of southwest Argyll from which Bob Campbell\u2019s family came. (ref Glasgow Assembly book). Although there is no mention of this place on maps anymore, there are some notes that there is a connection to the Campbell’s STRONSHIRA HOUSE \u2014 a stone-built house on the edge of Loch Fyne that is available to rent and may reference Stronshiray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Video: The Greenbelt Jig<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Greenbelt Jig<\/strong>
Elaine Brunken, Moments int Time
32 Bar Jig for 3 couples<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 \u2013 6 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ladies Dance around their partners passing Right shoulder, and dance back to place.
7 \u2013 8 1st, 2nd, and 3 couples Cross over giving Right Hands. (All are on opposite sides)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 \u2013 14 1st, 2nd, and 3″ men Dance around their partners passing Right shoulder, and dance back to place (Opposite sides).
15 \u2013 16 1st, 2nd, and 3rd couples Cross over giving Right Hands. (1st couple remain facing out)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17 \u2013 24 1st couple Cast off 2 places, join nearer hands and Dance up the middle, and Cast off to 2nd place.
17 \u2013 19 cast 2 places (2nd couple step up on 17&18)
20 \u2013 22 dance up the middle
23 \u2013 24 cast to 2 place<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25 \u2013 28 2nd, 1st and 3 couples Advance and Retire.
29 \u2013 32 2nd 1st and 3rd couples Turn by the Right Hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of 2 repetition 1st couple finish in 3rd place and step to the bottom The new 3rd lady dances up from the bottom. 3 man steps up on bars 1-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat having passed a couple<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Devised in March 2010 at the St. Columba\u2019s Class in Greenbelt, Maryland. It\u2019s an easy wee jig for all levels and a good warm up dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easily adapts to a 2 couple dance: 1-16 and 25-32 done by 1st and 2nd couple. Bars 17-24 1st couple cast off one place in 4 bars (dance in for one and out for one, then cast for 2), dance up to the top, and cast into 2nd place. (2nd couple step up on 19 & 20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suggested Tune: Ride the Wind (Tatsu-Do) (Muriel Johnstone)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Video: The Fiddler\u2019s Wife<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fiddler\u2019s Wife<\/strong>
Barb Anglin, Leaflet
(32 bar strathspey for three couples)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 \u2013 4 1st couple set and cast off one place as 2nd couple step up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 \u2013 8 1st couple dance a half figure of eight round 2nd couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 \u2013 16 2nd and 1st couples dance a ladies\u2019 chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17 \u2013 20 1st couple dance a half figure of eight round 3rd couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21 \u2013 24 2nd, 1st and 3rd couples turn partners with the right hand once round to finish in promenade hold, in the middle, facing up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25 \u2013 32 2nd, 1st and 3rd couples dance a promenade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat, having passed a couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Minister kissed the fiddler\u2019s wife,
An\u2019 could na preach for thinkin\u2019 o\u2019t.
Robert Burns \u2013 My Love she\u2019s but a Lassie yet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Video: Davy Nick Nack<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Davy Nick Nack<\/strong>
Bob Campbell, Glasgow Assembly And Other Scottish Country Dances
Reel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 \u2013 4 First, second and third couples cross over giving right hands to finish a little in front of opposite side lines, and set.
5 \u2013 8 All cross back to own places, and set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 \u2013 16 First couple turn time and a half with the right hand, cast off one place on opposite sides, then turn with the left hand to finish in a diagonal line with first corners. Second couple step up on bars 13\u201314.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17 \u2013 18 First couple turn first corners with the right hand to change places, corners finishing back to back facing first couple.
19 \u2013 20 First couple set to corners in their new position.
21 \u2013 24 First couple turn their first corners back into place with the right hand then turn each other with the left hand to finish in a diagonal line with second corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25 \u2013 28 The same as bars 17\u201320 but with second corners.
29 \u2013 32 First couple turn second corners back into place with the right hand then, giving left hands briefly in passing, curve into second place on own sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Video: Monymusk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monymusk<\/strong>
RSCDS Book 11
32-bar strathspey for three couples in a four-couple longwise set<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 \u2013 4 1st couple, giving right hands, turn once round and cast off one place on own sides. 2nd couple step up on bars 3-4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 \u2013 8 1st couple, giving left hands, turn one-and-a-quarter times to finish 1st woman between the 2nd couple facing down, and 1st man between the 3rd couple, facing up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 \u2013 12 1st woman with 2nd couple and 1st man with 3rd couple set twice. On bars 11-12, 1st couple turn to the right into second place on opposite sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13 \u2013 16 2nd, 1st and 3rd couples set twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17 \u2013 24 2nd, 1st and 3rd couples dance six hands round and back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25 \u2013 30 2nd, 1st and 3rd couples dance reels of three on the sides. 1st woman passes 3rd man and 1st man passes 2nd woman by the right to begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31 \u2013 32 1st couple, giving right hands, cross over to second place, own sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat, having passed a couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Francis Werner: Book XVIII for the year 1785 as Mony Musk.
Original tune: Monymusk (Joshua Campbell\u2019s Collection, 1788)
Composed by Daniel Dow and called by him Sir Archibald Grant of Monymusk\u2019s Reel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TACNotes:\u2019
11-12 1st cpl petronella turn to sidelines, assisted by 2nd man & 3rd woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Video: Ladies\u2019 Fancy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ladies\u2019 Fancy<\/strong>
RSCDS Book 13
32-bar jig for two couples in a four-couple longwise set<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 \u2013 4 1st man and 2nd woman, giving right hands, turn once round back to place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 \u2013 8 1st couple, giving left hands, turn one and a half times to face down with 1st woman on her partner\u2019s right. (Note) 2nd woman steps up on bars 7-8 to be on left of 1st man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 \u2013 16 1st man with 1st and 2nd women dance down the middle and up. On bars 15-16, 1st man hands his partner across in front of him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17 \u2013 24 1st and 2nd couples dance right hands across and left hands back to finish in the middle of the set, facing partner with both hands joined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25 \u2013 32 1st and 2nd couples dance a poussette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat, having passed a couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: in bars 7-8, it is helpful to join both hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collected in Angus but see D Anderson\u2019s Ball-Room Guide c. 1886
Original tune: Peggie\u2019s Wedding (Bremner, here from Gow)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Manual of Scottish Country Dancing:
Bars 15-16 On coming up the middle on bars 15-16, 1st man brings his partner round to her own side of the dance and hands her right hand to 2nd man who has come in behind him to receive it. 2nd woman quickly changes her hand and the wheel is formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TACNotes;\u2019
16 1st man hands his partner across in front of him towards own side, while 2nd woman pulls L shoulder back to face down ready for RH across.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Video: The Deil amang the Tailors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Deil amang the Tailors<\/strong>
RSCDS Book 14
32-bar reel for three couples in a four-couple longwise set<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 \u2013 4 1st and 2nd couples set to partners and dance right hands across halfway round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 \u2013 8 2nd and 1st couples set to partners and dance left hands across halfway round to original places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 \u2013 16 1st couple lead down the middle and up to finish in the middle of the set facing up. 2nd couple step in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17 \u2013 24 1st and 2nd couples dance an allemande.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25 \u2013 32 2nd, 1st and 3rd couples dance six hands round and back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat, having passed a couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dale\u2019s Collection of Reels and Dances c. 1799.
Original tune: The Deil amang the Tailors (Gow)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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