Dance: The Rowan Tree

32-bar Strathspey
4 couples
Set shape: Longwise - 4

Devised by:
Romaine Butterfield (1967)
Formations:
Reel of four - across (REEL;ACROSS;R4;)
Reel of four - on sides (REEL;R4;SIDES;)
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:
The Southern Cross Album [22] *
Dances Of An Island Clan [26]
Recommended Music:
The Rowan Tree ((traditional))

Crib

Start with 2C and 4C on opposite sides
1-81M+2M and 3M+4M turn RH 1½ to change places ; Women repeat
9-162C+1C & 4C+3C Reels4 across, passing RSh on sidelines to begin
17-24Reels4 on sides, 1C & 4C pass LSh to begin
25-321C+3C set ; 1C lead up RH, cross between 2C, cast off to bottom and cross RH to 4pl on opposite sides while 3C lead up RH between 4C and 2C cross, cast off and cross RH to 2pl opposite side (2,3x,4,1x)
Crib needs checked · Source: Eric T. Ferguson ·

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