Dance The Acadian Jig 18

Longways set in Glasgow Highlanders positions

1-8

2L followed by 1M dance also 3L followed by 4M dance Figs of 8 on sides round 2M+4L/3M+1L (dancing in front of partners to start) ending with 2L+1M at top facing down & 3L+4M at bottom facing up

9-16

All set twice (in sq formation), turn ‘corners’ (Men RH & Ladies LH) to end on sides (Men’s side 2L 1L 3M 4M & Ladies’ side 1M 2M 4L 3L)

17-24

1L followed by 3M also 4L with 2M dance Figs of 8 across round 1M+2L/4M+3L & back to each other’s place (2L 3M 1L 4M & 1M 4L 2M 3L)

25-32

Two middle couples set & dance RH across 1/2 way, all set & cross to original places

33-40

All set & dance “La Baratte” with the opposite person:

Men 1/2 turn Lady RH & retain hands but at arm’s length from each other

Men retrace steps with Lady turning right under Man’s arm briefly into Allemande hold (Man behind Lady facing Ladies’ original place) & releasing Ladies’ RH, she turns under Man’s left arm until almost in original places & then they change places LH to opposite places

41-48

All In prom hold with partner promenade 1/2 way round clockwise, 3s+4s (at top) also 1s+2s dance RH across