{"id":315,"date":"2017-10-25T21:50:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-26T01:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ottawadancescottish.org\/?p=315"},"modified":"2017-10-25T21:50:00","modified_gmt":"2017-10-26T01:50:00","slug":"dances-for-october-30-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ottawadancescottish.org\/?p=315","title":{"rendered":"Dances for October 30, 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Video: The Countess of Dunmore\u2019s Reel<\/a><\/p>\n

Video: The Countess of Dunmore\u2019s Reel<\/a><\/p>\n

VIdeo: The Countess of Dunmore’s Reel<\/a><\/p>\n

The Countess of Dunmore\u2019s Reel<\/strong>
\nRSCDS Book 49
\n32-bar reel for three couples in a four-couple longwise set<\/p>\n

1 \u2013 6 1st couple set, dance down between 2nd and 3rd couples and cast up to second place. 2nd couple step up on bars 3\u20134.<\/p>\n

7 \u2013 8 1st couple set advancing, passing by the left to face first corners.<\/p>\n

9 \u2013 16 1st couple turn first corners with the right hand, pass partner by the right, turn second corners with the right hand and, passing partner by the right, face out in second place on own sides. Corners dance for four bars.<\/p>\n

17 \u2013 24 2nd, 1st and 3rd couples dance a chain progression for three couples, all finishing facing clockwise.<\/p>\n

25 \u2013 28 3rd, 1st and 2nd couples dance clockwise halfway round the set.<\/p>\n

29 \u2013 32 2nd, 1st and 3rd couples set and, giving right hands, cross to own sides.<\/p>\n

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

Devised by Deirdre MacCuish Bark, Toronto Branch.<\/p>\n

In the mid 19th century, the Earl of Dunmore owned the whole of the Island of Harris. After the passing of the 1872 Education (Scotland) Act, Catherine, Countess Dowager of Dunmore, gave lands in favour of the School Board of the Parish of Harris for the building of schools. These included Finsbay School, which was attended by members of the deviser\u2019s family.<\/p>\n

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Video: The Glenora Ferry<\/a><\/p>\n

The Glenora Ferry<\/strong>
\nAn Itch to Dance, A Collection of Scottish Country Dances by Terry Glasspool<\/p>\n

A 40 bar jig for 3 couples
\nby Terry Glasspool<\/p>\n

1 \u2013 8 First couple set and cast then dance half rights and lefts below with the third couple.<\/p>\n

9 \u2013 16 Second couple set and cast then dance half rights and lefts below with the first couple.<\/p>\n

\u25ba The order is now 3 1 2, with third and second couples crossed over.<\/p>\n

17 \u2013 24 First couple dance down the middle and up, finishing in second place in the center of the dance, facing up in promenade hold.<\/p>\n

On bar 24, third and second couples step in to the middle of the dance to take promenade hold with partner, facing down.<\/p>\n

25 \u2013 32 Third, first, and second couples dance a circulating allemande:
\nFirst couple dances the center couple\u2019s part of a \u201cnormal\u201d three couple allemande to end in second place on own side
\nwhile third and second couples change places by dancing the lead and trailing couple\u2019s parts of an \u201cupside down\u201d three couple allemande:
\nThird and second couples, after dancing out to their own right, dance down the men\u2019s side of the dance, across the bottom, and up the women\u2019s side.<\/p>\n

\u25ba The order is now 2 1 3, with second and third couples crossed over.<\/p>\n

33 \u2013 36 First couple dance a half figure of eight up through the second couple, while second couple set and cross giving right hands in passing.<\/p>\n

37 \u2013 40 First couple dance a half figure of eight down through the third couple, while third couple set and cross giving right hands in passing.<\/p>\n

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

This dance is dedicated to Sheila Keller and the Picton, Ontario, Scottish Country Dancers for their patience and warm welcome.<\/p>\n

While driving from Kingston to Picton on a balmy summer evening, Kay \u201cPretty Face\u201d Munn took us by way of the Glenora ferry. Halfway to to the Island of Prince Edward County she turned to me and said, \u201cYou should write a dance about this ferry.\u201d My immediate response was, \u201cThe wind is so pleasant the dance will need a down the middle and up.\u201d<\/p>\n

The figures of the final dance represent a trip across the Bay of Quinte. First, the cars arrive at the dock and drive on to the open ferry deck. (There are two ferries, one on each side of the bay.) During the voyage you can leave your car and stand on the deck with the wind in your hair while you watch the ferries pass each other in mid-channel. Finally, the ferries unload on the opposite shore.<\/p>\n

Music: Any good jig, not too fast.
\nFor example: \u201cThe Golden Pheasant\u201d on Scottish Dances Vol. 4 by Ian Holmes and his Scottish Dance Band with Ian Powrie, Highlander Music, HRMCD504.<\/p>\n

Notes: To work, the circulating allemande requires only that the dancers trust their body to dance a three couple allemande correctly. This variation of the allemande does, however, enforce the initial step to the right and looks best when the men advance while turning the women under so that all three couples are lined up in the middle and can retire together.<\/p>\n

To introduce the circulating allemande I suggest having the top three couples of a set step in to walk a normal three couple allemande. Then have all three couples cross over to partners side and walk an upside down allemande. Finally, have only the middle couple cross back to their own side and, after the couples step in and have a moment to get their bearings, walk the circulating allemande by telling them to \u201cdo what you just did.\u201d<\/p>\n

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