Dance Sùilean 15675
Also known as “Suilean” (spelling).
Strathspey · 32 bars · 3 couples · Longwise - 3 (Progression: 231)
- Devised by
- Michael Darby (2013)
- Formations
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- Half-turn and cast away (HTCAST)
- Note: This list may be incomplete and/or incorrect.
- Steps
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- Strathspey setting, Strathspey travel
- Published in
- Extra Info
- Sùilean (pronounced Soo Lurn) is the Scottish Gaelic word for Eyes. Eye contact with your partner and the other dancers …
Sùilean (pronounced Soo Lurn) is the Scottish Gaelic word for Eyes. Eye contact with your partner and the other dancers is important for maintaining the phrasing and the essence of the dance.
| Name | Artist | Album | Media | Trk | Type | Time | Pace | Clip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Slopes of Hlidarendi | D B Grosjean & A Imbrie | The Devil's Quandary | CD | 3 | S32 3 | 3:18 | 66.0 |
Sùilean 3/3L · S32
- 1- 8
- 1M & 3W change places passing RSh and set, while 1W & 3M set and change places passing RSh. Repeat back to places.
- 9–12
- 1s cross RH to 2nd place, 1s turn 3s handy hand, to end slightly in from 2nd place facing opp sides (not back to back). 2s up 9&10.
- 13–16
- 1s set retiring to finish facing each other, ½ turn by the right hand to face each other and cast out on opposite sides.
- 17–20
- 1s cast round 1st corners to meet in centre, and pull RSh back to finish back to back, 1W facing up, 1M facing down.
- 21–24
- 1s cast round partners 2nd corners to 2nd place own sides.
- 25–28
- 1s & 3s dance as bars 1–4 (to 2 3x 1x).
- 29–32
- 3s & 1s ½ turn by the right hand to face each other and cast out on own sides.
Watch on YouTube
(YouTube must be enabled in cookie preferences to embed videos.)Once through as part of a longer demonstration. …
Added on: 2020-07-12 (Murrough Landon)
Quality: Demonstration quality
