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Dance The Lantern of the North 3705

Jig · 32 bars · 3 couples · Longwise - 4   (Progression: 213)

Devised by
John Drewry (1977)
Intensity
888/888/888/844 = 83% (1 turn), 69% (whole dance)
Formations
Steps
  • Skip-Change
Published in
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Recommended Music
Extra Info
John Drewry wrote in the original description that the dance was written for a visit to Bavaria by Jennifer Hilson’s …

John Drewry wrote in the original description that the dance was written for a visit to Bavaria by Jennifer Hilson’s team from Elgin.

NameArtistAlbumMediaTrkTypeTimePaceClip
The Lantern of the North Andrew Rankine and his Band London Highland Club Diamond Jubilee LP+ 7 J32 84:18 32.2
The Lantern of the North 3/4L · J32
1–
1c+2c+3c set | cross RH ; all set| ½ LH turn into promhold facing up
9–
1c+2c+3c Promenade, at end 1c casts off to 2pl, finish (2,1,3), 2c and 3c facing out
17–
Mirror Reels3 on opposite sides (1c cross down RH to start), at the end 2c+3c make loops and 1c faces 2cnr
25–
1c+2cnrs “Pass & Turn”, 1c make fast RH turn ; 1c+1cnrs “Pass&Turn”, finish (2,1,3)
The Lantern of the North 3/4L · J32
1-8
1s+2s+3s set, cross RH, set & 1/2 turn LH into prom hold
9-16
1s+2s+3s Promenade & end with 1s casting to 2nd place
17-24
1s dance reels of 3 on opposite sides (1s cross RH down to start) & 1s end facing 2nd corners
25-32
1s dance Pass+Turn with 2nd corner, turn RH & repeat with 1st corners ending in 2nd place

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Added on: 2021-03-26 (Ilana Steiner)
Quality: Animation

NameDateOwnerLast changed
David Wasson, Albany Class, 9/12/21 David Wasson Sept. 8, 2021, 2:20 a.m.
SCD & Walking Hols Dawlish Warren Wed Workshop 2021-10-13 Geoff Entwistle Aug. 22, 2021, 6:23 p.m.
MadSCD class 5-22-22 2022-05-22 Rebecca Winnie May 18, 2022, 9:23 p.m.
MkeSCD class 5-23- 22 2022-05-23 Rebecca Winnie May 18, 2022, 11:12 p.m.
April 8, 2023 Monthly Dance 2023-04-08 Harry Khamis Dec. 31, 2022, 6:49 p.m.
RSCDS Seattle April 2023 Monthly Dance 2023-04-08 Rachel Pusey March 13, 2023, 7 p.m.
Sunday May 15, 2022 MSCD 2022-05-15 Nancy McClements May 13, 2022, 3:30 a.m.
Delaware Valley RSCDS Hogmanay - 1995-1996 1995-12-31 Andy Peterson March 24, 2018, 9:44 p.m.
22 10 18 Harrogate Tuesday 2022-10-18 Chris & Lee Pratt Sept. 17, 2022, 3:40 p.m.
Aberdeen, Craigiebuckler Church Hall - Friday 18 August 2017, 7:30 p.m. 2017-08-18 Brian Anderson Nov. 12, 2023, 3:43 p.m.
Costa Mesa Games Dance 2019 2019-05-25 Ward Fleri April 21, 2019, 12:37 a.m.
Oxford class 211028 2021-10-28 Christine Jeffery Sept. 9, 2023, 10:37 p.m.
Burns Night Craigiebuckler Aberdeen Jan 2020 2020-01-25 Brian Anderson Jan. 16, 2020, 7:46 p.m.
Spring Among the Heather Tea Dance - 1990 1990-04-14 Andy Peterson April 14, 2018, 10:19 p.m.
RSCDS Seattle February 2020 Party 2020-02-29 Hila L Aug. 15, 2023, 4:32 a.m.
LA-OC 2019 Burns Ball Program 2019-01-26 Ward Fleri Oct. 12, 2018, 1:56 a.m.
Midwest Scottish Weekend 2022 - Ball 2022-05-02 Terry Garner May 2, 2022, 4:33 p.m.
Sympatrics 6th April George Hobson April 6, 2022, 1:39 p.m.
South East Herts SCDS Tuesday Class Session 2b 2024-01-09 Dance ForFun Feb. 10, 2024, 2:17 p.m.
RSCDS L A BRANCH 2022-23 Dance Program 2022-09-04 Tony McQuilkin May 19, 2023, 6:36 p.m.
Los Angeles Dance Program 2019-21 2019-09-01 Tony McQuilkin May 19, 2023, 6:38 p.m.

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