Dance: The Mercat Cross

32-bar Strathspey
3 couples
Set shape: Longwise - 3
Progression: 231

Devised by:
John Bowie Dickson (1993)
Formations:
Reel of four (REEL;R4;)
Rondel (RONDEL)
Note: This list may be incomplete.
Note: Due to limitations in the underlying data, the relative order of formations in this list may be different from the order of formations in the actual dance.
Steps:
Strathspey travel
Note: This list may be incomplete.
Published in:
Dunedin Dances Book 3 [14] *
Recommended Music:
The Countess of Dalkeith's Strathspey ((traditional))

Crib

1-41C+3C set, Petronella Turn
5-12½Reel4 on the midline, at end 1M+3W pass LH ; 1M+2C+3W LHA while 1W+3M chase clw to change places
13-20repeat 5-12, end facing partners
21-241C+3C 1¼ turn RH, finishing 1C RHJ facing 2C NHJ and 3C on the side for
25-321C+2C Rondel, but on [29‑32] 3C set advancing, make arch and dance to 2pl as 1C dance to 3pl
Crib needs checked · Source: Eric T. Ferguson ·

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