Dance Video Rest And Be Thankful (Video 4)
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"Rest and Be Thankful" is a 32 bar reel for 3 couples.
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- Rest And Be Thankful (R32, Jack McConachie: Grampian Collection of Scottish Country Dances)
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“Rest and Be Thankful” is a 32 bar reel for 3 couples.
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Rest And Be Thankful 3/4L · R32
- 1–
- 1c cross RH | cast off (2c up) ; cross LH and cast L round 4cnr to take 1cnr on R in promhold
- 9–
- Promenade ½ round cclw and drop 1cnr at opposite corner while{4} 2cnrs A&R diagonally ; 1c turn 1¾ LH to 2cnrs
- 17–
- Repeat with 2cnrs while{4} 1cnrs A&R ; 1c turn 1¼ LH to face 1cnr pos
- 25–
- ½Reel4 with 1cnrs, pass Rsh ; ½Reel4 with 2cnrs, crossing Rsh to 2pl
This follows the original instructions. Those who find the time short for crossing on [31–32] can try an easier choreography, also flowing better into 2nd turn, as follows:
- 17–
- Repeat with 2cnrs while{4} 1cnrs A&R ; 1c turn 1¾ LH to face 3cnr (= 1cnr person)
- 25–
- ½Reel4 with 1cnrs, pass Rsh and face 4cnr ; ½Reel4 with 2cnrs, finish in 2pl