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Dance Tae the Beggin' 12862

Jig · 32 bars · 3 couples · Longwise - 4   (Progression: 213)

Devised by
Bob McMurtry (2006)
Intensity
800/800/866/844 = 41% (whole dance)
Formations
Steps
  • Pas-de-Basque, Skip-Change
Published in
Recommended Music
Extra Info
In 1606 begging became so widespread in Scotland that King James VI passed a law to control the begging. Beggars …

In 1606 begging became so widespread in Scotland that King James VI passed a law to control the begging. Beggars were issued badges with their name and the king’s initials. They were also regarded as bringers of luck at weddings and carriers of useful news. There was a special place by the fire in many houses for the “Gaberlunzie Man.” Good luck or not, my cats insist on a treat before I go to bed. I have not been able to break them of this begging rituaL

Tae the Beggin' 3/4L · J32
1–
1c Fig8 down round 2c (1,2,3)
9–
1c cross RH | cast off (2c up) ; 1c turn P RH 1¼ into lines3 across. 1c face out
17–
Reels3 across {6}, 1c RSh to 4cnrs (to 2,1x,3) | 1c set
25–
1c ½ Fig8 down round 3c ; all turn P RH (2,1,3)
Tae the Beggin' 3/4L · J32
1–8
1s dance full fig. 8 round 2s. (cross down to begin)
9–16
1s cross, cast ; turn RH 1_1/4 - 1W end btwn 2s facing up, 1M btwn 3s facing down.
17–24
Rshoulder reel3 across the dance [6] - end 2place on opp. sides. 1s set.
25–32
1s dance half fig. 8 round 3s ; all turn RH once round.
NameDateOwnerLast changed
Stade Class 2023-03-07 2023-03-07 Sylvia Jansen March 5, 2023, 11:55 a.m.
Stade Class 2022-12-13 2022-12-13 Sylvia Jansen Dec. 11, 2022, 6:40 p.m.
Westchester 4 December 2019 2019-12-04 Peter Price Nov. 21, 2019, 5:35 a.m.
WSCD 8-1st month-2020 2020-01-08 Peter Price Jan. 4, 2020, 3:01 p.m.
Loch Leven - Post DAA 2017-06-25 Peter Price June 25, 2017, 5:32 p.m.
New Haven Class 17 December 2019 2019-12-17 Peter Price Dec. 17, 2019, 5:18 a.m.
WSCD Burns Night 2020-1-22 2020-01-22 Peter Price Jan. 6, 2020, 6:43 p.m.

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