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Dance Double Eighty 11512

Strathspey · 32 bars · 4 couples · Longwise - 4   (Progression: 2413)

Devised by
Dulcie Bond (2003)
Intensity
8888 6666 8008 8888 = 81% (1 turn), 81% (whole dance)
Formations
Steps
  • Highland Schottische, Strathspey setting, Strathspey travel
Published in
Recommended Music
Extra Info
The notes say this dance is “to celebrate the eightieth birthdays, in 2003, of John Drewry and Jackie Johnstone in …

The notes say this dance is “to celebrate the eightieth birthdays, in 2003, of John Drewry and Jackie Johnstone in recognition of their contribution to Scottish Country Dancing.”

NameArtistAlbumMediaTrkTypeTimePaceClip
Double Eighty Lothian Scottish Dance Band Book 45 CD 2 S32 44:07 61.8
Double Eighty Ceol na h-Alba The Second Sheaf Collection CD 5 S32 44:24 66.0
Double Eighty 4/4L · S32
1–
All dance parallel Reels4 on own sides
9–
All set to P | 1M+2W & 3M+4W cross RH ; 1W+2M & 3W+4M cross LH | 2c+3c cross RH while{2} 1c+4c turn RH 1¼ to the midline facing P
17–
1c+4c H.Schottische Poussette (2,4,1,3)
25–
2c+4c & 1c+3c circle4 and back
Double Eighty 4/4L · S32
1-8

All dance RSh reel of 4 on sides

9-16

All set, 1M+2L also 3M+4L cross RH, 1L+2M also 3L+4M cross LH, 2s & 3s cross RH while 1s+4s turn RH 1.1/4 times to end in centre facing partner (L face down, M face up)

17-24

1s+4s dance HS Poussette :

1s set HS step with both hands joined dancing out to Men’s side while 4s set & dance out to Ladies’ side ending with a 1/4 turn to right

1s dance HS down Men’s side & 4s up Ladies’ side ending with a 1/4 turn to right

4s+1s dance HS into centre to reform line of 4 in middle with couples having changed places

4s+1s 3/4 turn partners with both hands to own sides

25-32

2s+4s also 1s+3s circle 4H round & back

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International team, Newcastle 2012.

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Edinburgh Scottish Dancers at Newcastle, 2024.

Added on: 2024-02-13 (Murrough Landon)
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Sheffield at ASCDS 2015.

Added on: 2020-03-05 (Murrough Landon)
Quality: Good

NameDateOwnerLast changed
2021-12-13-Bal-Atelier-de-Noel 2021-12-13 Mathias Ferber Nov. 21, 2021, 1:49 p.m.
MvdSCD 2020 Highland Schottish 2020-09-19 Maria Freyre Oct. 3, 2020, 7:07 p.m.
Mini bal de fin d'année Raphaelle orgeret April 18, 2016, 7:12 p.m.
dumfries dancers end of session 2023-03-27 John Riddet March 27, 2023, 6:08 p.m.
19 10 15 Torquay Tuesday 2019-10-15 Chris & Lee Pratt Sept. 14, 2019, 10:43 p.m.
Suggestions 2020 Judith Kowalczik Jan. 5, 2020, 11:55 a.m.
31st Dec New Year's Eve Afternoon Dance at Copdock & Washbrook Village Hall, Ipswich 2023-12-31 Janina Lileikyte Dec. 18, 2023, 3:11 a.m.
The Anglo Scottish Society of Ipswich New Year's Eve Afternoon Dance 2023-12-31 David Ambrose Dec. 2, 2023, 10:55 p.m.

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IdSubjectDateSubmitterAssigned toPriorityDisposition
3436 Double Eighty but Dulcie Bond Feb. 8, 2024, 3 p.m. Stephen Webb Murrough Landon Normal Fixed