Dance The Spirit of the Dance 13282
See also: The Spirit of the Dance (3/4L, Bowlen: Jean Garvin)
Strathspey · 32 bars · 3 couples · Longwise - 4 (Progression: 213)
- Devised by
- Irene Paterson
- Intensity
- 880 800 12 12 12 400 = 66% (1 turn), 50% (whole dance)
- Formations
- Tourbillon (TOURB)
- Rights and Lefts for 3 couples (R&L;3C;)
- Steps
- Strathspey setting, Strathspey travel
- Published in
- Extra info
- »Devised by Irene Paterson of ...
»Devised by Irene Paterson of Mukilteo, Washington State, in memory of Bob Blackie, a wonderful friend, dancer, and teacher.«
| Name | Artist | Album | Media | Trk | Type | Time | Pace | Clip | Tunes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Spirit of the Dance | Bobby Brown and The Scottish Accent | TAC 50th Anniversary Collection | CD | 2 | S32 8 | 8:20 | 62.5 |
![[S]](http://static.strathspey.org/images/sound.png) |
My Dearest Sally/Thou Bonnie Wood o' Craigielea/The Morayshire Lassie/The Lang, Lang Syne |
| The Spirit of the Dance | Muriel Johnstone & Keith Smith | Campbell's Birl | CD | 9 | S32 8 | 8:26 | 63.2 |
|
My Dearest Sally/Abercorn/Lang Tyme Mairrit/Bonnie Kate of Edinburgh |
The Spirit of the Dance 3/4L · S32
- 1–
- 1c+2c dance The Tourbillon (2,1,3), 1c face out
- 9–
- 1c cast to the R (W down, M up) pass Rsh in middle, dance out the other end, cast R through 2pl own side and pass Rsh to (2,1x,3)
- 17-32
- All dance R&L for 3 couples ; 1c turn BH 1½ to (2,1,3).
The Spirit of the Dance 3/4L · S32
- 1-8
- 1s+2s dance a Tourbillon:
- 1- 4 1s & 2s 1/2 turn ptnrs 2H, 1M & 2L lead ptnrs by nearer hand 1 place cl'wise to end 1s on Ladies side & 2s Men's side, 1s set to 2s
- 5- 8 1s & 2s 1/2 turn ptnrs 2H & lead ptnrs on 1 place clockwise & 2s+1s cross RH to own sides
- 9-16
- 1s cast to right on own sides & pass RSh in middle of set, cast to right again & pass RSh to end in 2nd place on opposite side.
- 17-28
- 2s+1s+3s dance 3 couple R&L
- 29-32
- 1s turn 1.1/2 times to 2nd place own sides. 2 1 3
| Name | Date | Owner | Last changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. SCD Get Together Neugraben | 2016-07-02 | Riekje O. | May 1, 2016, 8:10 p.m. |
| North German Social 2016-07-02 | 2016-07-02 | David Quarrie | June 24, 2017, 4:38 p.m. |
| Oldenburg 2014-02-03 | 2014-02-03 | Martin McWilliam | Feb. 27, 2014, 9:13 p.m. |
| Kingston April Social 2018 | 2018-04-07 | Alexander Jeffries | March 17, 2018, 7:11 p.m. |
| Znojmo - Saturday dance | 2018-09-29 | Judit Kerner | Aug. 16, 2018, 12:47 p.m. |
| 141011 Paris Br. Social a | 2014-10-11 | Martina Mueller-Franz | Oct. 9, 2014, 1:15 p.m. |
| TAC SS 'BLING' THEME NIGHT | 2018-07-31 | Ellen Sears | April 26, 2018, 8:26 p.m. |
| GASP - December 14 2018 - John Bottriell | 2018-12-14 | John Bottriell | Dec. 1, 2018, 12:54 a.m. |
| SCD Nürnberg (2016-11-07) | 2016-11-07 | Roland Ritthaler | Dec. 11, 2016, 2:18 a.m. |
| Budapest Local Club 13.09.2018 | 2018-09-13 | lldikó Szakolczai | Sept. 14, 2018, 9:39 a.m. |
| Oldenburg 2014-04-12 PP Ball | 2014-04-12 | Martin McWilliam | Feb. 12, 2014, 11:47 a.m. |
| Berlin Social 30 Nov 2012 | 2012-11-30 | Anselm Lingnau | Nov. 30, 2012, 5:21 p.m. |
| Oldenburg 2014-01-06 | 2014-01-06 | Martin McWilliam | Jan. 31, 2014, 4:32 p.m. |
| Oldenburg 2014-01-13 | 2014-01-13 | Martin McWilliam | Jan. 26, 2014, 3:16 p.m. |
| 15-10-31 Delft, Halloween Ball | 2015-10-31 | Truus de Ceuster | Oct. 17, 2015, 12:16 a.m. |
| Westchester 141217 | Sue Ronald | Dec. 14, 2014, 9:16 p.m. | |
| GASP - September 29, 2017 - Michael & Marion Hamilton | 2017-09-29 | John Bottriell | July 3, 2017, 5:17 p.m. |
| Valentine's Day | Lara Friedman-Shedlov | Jan. 20, 2012, 2:06 p.m. | |
| 6. SCD Weekend Chemnitz, Welcome Dance, 4.11.2016 | 2016-11-04 | Thomas Groß | Oct. 12, 2016, 10:01 p.m. |
| 15 05 09 Norwich RSCDS | 2015-05-09 | Chris Pratt | Feb. 27, 2015, 8:01 p.m. |
| Ruhrball Bochum/Dortmund 12 Oct 2013 | 2013-10-12 | Anselm Lingnau | Aug. 7, 2013, 10:52 p.m. |
| 45th Frankfurt Spring Ball 2013 | 2013-04-20 | Anselm Lingnau | Nov. 11, 2014, 4:25 p.m. |
| Oldenburg 2014-03-24 | 2014-03-24 | Sir Toby | March 25, 2014, 2:43 p.m. |
| Westchester Hogmanay 2014 | Sue Ronald | Oct. 28, 2014, 10:30 a.m. | |
| FSCDC Social 12 September 2015 | 2015-09-12 | Anselm Lingnau | June 27, 2015, 11:58 a.m. |
| 2015 Ottawa Ball | 2015-04-18 | John Bottriell | March 1, 2017, 1:19 a.m. |
| Oldenburg 2015-12-31 (Munderloh) | Judith Kowalczik | Dec. 27, 2015, 4:06 p.m. | |
| Oldenburg 2016-06-13 | 2016-06-13 | David Quarrie | June 14, 2016, 3:01 p.m. |
| Munich Whitsun 2018 - Saturday | 2018-05-19 | Alex Brick | March 31, 2018, 8:52 a.m. |
| 2018 West Toronto Ball | 2018-05-19 | Nameless Dancer | April 13, 2018, 8:27 a.m. |
| Geoffrey wood-san jose 10/8 | 2018-10-08 | Geoffrey Wood | Sept. 23, 2018, 11:54 p.m. |
| San Jose Class - 2018 Oct 8 | 2018-10-08 | Rachel Pusey | Oct. 19, 2018, 3:31 a.m. |
| Westchester Halloween Party | 2018-10-31 | Keira Hartstein | Oct. 25, 2018, 6:34 p.m. |
| TAC SS Ball 2018 | 2018-08-04 | Ellen Sears | April 26, 2018, 8:24 p.m. |
| Paris Branch Dance (June 22, 2013) | 2013-06-22 | Rocio Alcala-Quintana | June 1, 2013, 8:17 p.m. |
| Grenoble 21 Avril 2018 | 2018-04-21 | Elisabeth ARNOUX | March 29, 2018, 6:53 p.m. |
| RSCDS Ottawa Branch Annual Ball April 14 2018 | 2018-04-14 | John Bottriell | Jan. 25, 2018, 3:16 a.m. |
| TAC SS BALL 2018 | 2018-08-04 | Ellen Sears | Feb. 12, 2018, 8:04 p.m. |
| TAC Summer School 2018 Ball Programme | 2018-06-01 | Marjorie McLaughlin | June 12, 2018, 10:16 p.m. |
| Nova Scotia Fall 2017 Ball Programme | Lydia Hedge | Aug. 28, 2017, 4:50 p.m. | |
| Budapest Local Club 27.09.2018 | 2018-09-27 | lldikó Szakolczai | Sept. 27, 2018, 10:49 p.m. |
| Mini-bal Grenoble | 2018-04-21 | Cynthia Rawyler | March 5, 2018, 3:59 p.m. |
| RSCDS SF - December Party | 2015-12-05 | Rachel Pusey | Nov. 18, 2015, 10:04 p.m. |
| FSCDC 5 February 2013 | 2013-02-05 | Anselm Lingnau | Feb. 5, 2013, 11:53 p.m. |
| Budapest Local Club 22.11.2018 - mini ball | 2018-11-22 | Zoltán Gräff | Nov. 19, 2018, 11:52 a.m. |
| John Middleton Ball 2015 | Jamie McDougall | Jan. 28, 2015, 2:50 a.m. | |
| Ottawa Summer Dancing May 15th, 2018 | Jody Kulas | May 4, 2018, 6:44 p.m. | |
| Karlsruhe Midsummer 2013 | Ingrid Gosheger | Feb. 22, 2013, 5:15 p.m. | |
| RSCDS Toronto 60th Anniversary Dance | 2017-11-25 | Nameless Dancer | Nov. 15, 2017, 10:11 p.m. |
| GASP NOV 25 2016 | 2016-11-25 | John Bottriell | Oct. 11, 2016, 6:13 p.m. |
| Münster Christmas Ball 2009 | 2009-12-19 | Edwin Werner | Sept. 30, 2016, 10:34 a.m. |
| GASP - JAN 08 2016 | 2016-01-08 | John Bottriell | Oct. 29, 2015, 1:28 a.m. |
| RSCDS New York Branch End of Series Party Nov. 14, 2013 | Sue Ronald | Nov. 5, 2013, 2:34 p.m. | |
| 2013 Kim McGarrity Memorial Ball - Asilomar, CA Nov 2 2013 | 2013-11-02 | Andy Peterson | Nov. 4, 2013, 3:19 a.m. |
| RSCDS Paris Branch - Bal du 18 novembre 2017 | 2017-11-18 | Rémi Lacroix | Oct. 18, 2017, 11:28 p.m. |
| Scotia Social June 9th, 2014 | 2014-06-09 | Sue Ronald | June 4, 2014, 9:09 p.m. |
| FSCDC 19 February 2013 | 2013-02-19 | Anselm Lingnau | Feb. 19, 2013, 11:20 p.m. |
| Fort Worden 2016 Saturday | 2016-09-10 | Dilip Sequeira | Sept. 9, 2016, 6:23 p.m. |
| Scotia Dancers/RSCDS New York Branch End of Year Party. June 23rd, 2014 | 2014-06-23 | Sue Ronald | May 26, 2014, 5:30 p.m. |
| 2018 Asilomar Weekend - Saturday Kim McGarrity Memorial Ball | 2018-10-27 | Asilomar Weekend | March 26, 2018, 11:29 p.m. |
| TAC Summer School Ball 2013 | Jody Williams | June 18, 2013, 1:09 a.m. | |
| R6122017 | 2017-12-06 | Simon Stewart | Dec. 5, 2017, 6:11 p.m. |
| Nannette's Birthday Ball | 2015-05-31 | Rachel Pusey | April 4, 2015, 6:41 p.m. |
| Nannette's 60th Birthday Ball, St. Joseph Center - 215 N. 15th St., Mt. Vernon, WA | 2015-05-31 | Eric Ferguson | April 20, 2015, 12:08 a.m. |
| Scottish Dance Weekend Siófok | 2016-06-04 | Zoltán Gräff | June 13, 2016, 3:41 p.m. |
| KMMB 2018 working list | Rachel Pusey | Feb. 4, 2018, 1:53 a.m. | |
| Brussels Dance Scottish - Day School & Dance 2019 | 2019-03-23 | Jette Rossen | Oct. 22, 2018, 10:31 a.m. |
| Twin Cities Grand Ball 2014 | Lara Friedman-Shedlov | Feb. 11, 2016, 10:46 p.m. | |
| Boston Highland Ball 2017 | Charles Liu | Nov. 16, 2016, 1:46 a.m. | |
| Scottish Dance Weekend Siófok | 2016-06-04 | Zoltán Gräff | June 13, 2016, 3:41 p.m. |
| Jeannie Carmichael Ball and Brunch 2014 | Sue Ronald | June 6, 2014, 11:01 p.m. | |
| Fall 2017 Workshop | Lydia Hedge | June 11, 2017, 12:31 p.m. | |
| Westchester Nov. 11th 2014 | Sue Ronald | Jan. 22, 2015, 6:36 p.m. | |
| Westchester teaching Nov 2014 - Jan 2015 Upstairs class | Sue Ronald | Jan. 22, 2015, 6:40 p.m. | |
| 2013-14 New York Branch Dance List | Sue Ronald | June 19, 2013, 5:40 p.m. | |
| 2014-15 New York Branch Dance List | Sue Ronald | Jan. 27, 2015, 11:45 p.m. | |
| Chemnitz_Tuesday | SCD Chemnitz | Feb. 6, 2018, 6:25 p.m. | |
| Brussels Dance Scottish // complete list of dances season 2017-18 | Jette Rossen | Sept. 16, 2018, 1:19 p.m. |
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