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Dance Amethyst 123

See also: The Amethyst (S32, 3/4L, Charlton: Waratah Coll 2010), The Amethyst (R32, 3/4L, Luxton-Esler: Memories 2)

Strathspey · 32 bars · 4 couples · Longwise - 4   (Progression: 2341)

Devised by
Marie Boehmer
Intensity
8888/8888/8888/8888 = 100% (whole dance)
Formations
Steps
  • Strathspey setting, Strathspey travel
Published in
Extra Info
Peter and Vivian Russell met at the K-W Branch in 1967, married and have shared many interests and hobbies. Vivian …

Peter and Vivian Russell met at the K-W Branch in 1967, married and have shared many interests and hobbies. Vivian is a school teacher and at one time taught a SCD Children’s Class. In Peter’s work in Earth Sciences, he developed a hobby of collecting minerals. Another hobby is SCD. Both of these are pictured in the dance, which is named for Ontario’s mineral emblem, “Amethyst,” found near Thunder Bay. The diamond poussette represents the crystal forms, and the mirror reels the “teamwork” of atoms working together to form a perfect gem. 1st couple turning represents Peter’s and Vivian’s interest in dancing. Another joint interest is camping, and a favourite spot is near Thunder Bay on the Sibley Peninsula, with views over the lake to the hills called “The Sleeping Giant.” Peter was born in Leeds, England, while Vivian was Canadian Born in Strathroy, Ontario.

NameArtistAlbumMediaTrkTypeTimePaceClip
Alltshellach Rob Gordon and his Band The Kilt is my Delight LP 8 S32 43:50 57.5
Amethyst 4/4L · S32
1–
All set |cross RH ; repeat [1–4] (1,2,3,4)
9–
1c+2c & 3c+4c Poussette
17–
1c+2c & 3c+4c DblFig8, 1c & 3c start out and down
25–
½ Mirror Reels4, 1c & 3c start out and down ; 1c turn BH and cast to 4pl while{4} 2c+3c+4c continue into ½ Mirror Reels3 (2,3,4,1)
Amethyst 4/4L · S32
1-8
All set, cross RH, set & cross back RH
9-16
1s+2s also 3s+4s dance Diamond Poussette
17-24
1s+2s also 3s+4s dance double Fig of 8 (2s & 4s cross up to start)
25-32
All dance 1/2 reflection reel of 4 on sides (1s & 3s out & down to start), 4s+3s+2s continue & dance 1/2 reel of 3 while 1s turn 2H to end 4th pl

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NameDateOwnerLast changed
Pathhead Parish Church Charity Dance 2020-02-07 Jim Armstrong Jan. 16, 2020, 12:14 a.m.

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