Dance Foursome Reel 2317

Set of 2 couples, who start the dance facing each other

Strathspey

Part (can be repeated)

1–

1c+2c Reel4 across (W cross Lsh first), to finish on a line 2W, 1M, 2M, 1W across

9–

All set

17–

Repeat Reel4, again finish in a line, with W in same place and men now facing P

25–

All set

Reel

Part (is repeated the same number of times)
Dance the same figures in Reel time
Can be repeated, usually 2 times through
Often combined with reel of Tulloch

2 Couples (facing). Highland setting throughout

Strathspey

1-8

All dance reel of 4 across Ladies passing LSh in centre to start & end with Men BtoB in the middle facing opposite partners

9-16

All set

17-24

All dance reel of 4 giving RSh to opposite partner & end with Men in middle facing own partners

25-32

All set

Reel

1-32

Repeat 1-32 above in reel time

Dance an even number of times as Strathspey, then same number of times as Reel.
Often danced as Strathspey and Reel of Tulloch