Dance Moran Taing 4658
See also: Mòran Taing (S32, 3/4L, Link: Montreal)
Strathspey · 48 bars · 4 couples · Longwise - 4 (Progression: 2341)
- Devised by
- Iain Macfarlane
- Formations
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- Hands round - 4 (HR;4P;)
- Reel of four - diagonal (REEL;DIAG;R4;)
- Promenade 4 couples (PROM;4C;)
- Poussette - standard (POUSS;PV;)
- Arches (ARCHES)
- Note: This list may be incomplete and/or incorrect.
- Steps
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- Highland Schottische, Strathspey travel
- Online Sources
- Extra Info
- For Don Erwood.
The notes say that “Moran taing is Scots Gaelic for Many thanks.”
Iain Macfarlane was a native …
For Don Erwood.
The notes say that “Moran taing is Scots Gaelic for Many thanks.”
Iain Macfarlane was a native Gaelic speaker and for many years he taught the Calvin dance group in Toronto. The dance is not dated but probably is from the 1970s.
Moran Taing 4/4L · S48
- 1-8
- All set HS facing diagonally in; 1s+2s also 3s+4s circle 4H round to left
- 9-16
- 1M+2L+3M+4L dance RSh diag reel of 4 (1st corner diagonal) & end in prom hold with partner in centre facing up
- 17-24
- 1s+2s+3s+4s Promenade
- 25-32
- 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance Poussette
- 33-40
- 1L+2M+3L+4M dance RSh diag reel of 4 (2nd corner diagonal) & end joing NH with partner in centre facing up
- 41-48
- 1s followed by 2s+3s+4s cast to bottom; 1s make arch & 2s+3s+4s dance up under arch to end 2 3 4 1
