Dance José Solera's Farewell to Aberdeen 13122
Strathspey · 32 bars · 3 couples · Longwise - 3 (Progression: 231)
- Devised by
- Alison Smith (2005)
- Intensity
- 880/880/802/808 = 45% (whole dance)
- Formations
- Hands round - 4 (HR;4P;)
- Half-turn and cast away (HTCAST)
- Set and Rotate (SETROT;2C;)
- Figure of Eight (FIG8;1C;)
- Espagnole (ESPAN)
- Steps
- Strathspey setting, Strathspey travel
- Published in
- Recommended Music
- Extra info
- Devised by Alison Smith in ...
Devised by Alison Smith in honour of Aurora member José Solera on his return to Spain in September 2005. Our friend wholeheartedly embraced the local culture while in Scotland. José says "During my stay in Aberdeen, I was blessed by the friendship of Aurora members who introduced me to the local culture. I love Scotland's hospitable self, its land and people, its language and music. This dance was a truly wonderful leaving present and I feel deeply honoured that it has been chosen for Aurora 's 10th anniversary dance book."
José Solera's Farewell to Aberdeen 3/3L · S32
- 1--
- 1c+2c Circle4 L ; turn P RH ½, face P and cast away to 1plx (1x,2x,3)
- 9--
- 2C Set&Rotate up/down (1,2,3)
- 17--
- 1c Fig8 {6} round 3c (2c up on [17-18]) | 1c+3c turn EH on sides (2,1,3)
- 25--
- 1c+3c The Espagnole (2,3,1)
José Solera's Farewell to Aberdeen 3/3L · S32
- 1-8
- 1s+2s circle 4H round to Left, turn partner 1/2 RH, pull back RSh dance out to partner's place
- 9-16
- 1s face 2s on sides, Set & Rotate 1 2 3
- 17-24
- 1s cross down (no hands) & dance Fig 8 round 3s (2s step up 17-18) 1s+3s turn on sides (Men's side RH, Ladies' side LH)
- 25-32
- 1s+3s dance Espagnole:
- 25-26 1s+2s cross (Ladies lead across RH passing between Men) with Ladies changing places RH
- 27-28 1s+2s cross back (Men lead across RH between Ladies) with Men changing places RH
- 29-32 2s turn RH as 1s turn LH
