Dance Mrs Hamilton of Wishaw 4759
See also: Mrs Hamilton of Wishaw (S32, 2/4L, Blane &c.: Whetherly 24)
Strathspey · 32 bars · 3 couples · Longwise - 4 (Progression: 213)
- Devised by
- John Drewry (1967)
- Intensity
- 864 888 880 888 = 85% (1 turn), 64% (whole dance)
- Formations
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- Reel of three - crossing (Inveran) (REEL;CRSING;R3;)
- Rondel (RONDEL)
- Grand Chain for 6 (GCHAIN;6P;)
- Steps
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- Strathspey setting, Strathspey travel
- Published in
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- Book 23 [9]
- Pocket: Books Five for 1965,23,24 [14]
- Scottish Country Dances Books 19 to 24 (Combined A5 edition) [68]
- Scottish Country Dances in Diagrams. Ed. 9 [125] (diagram only)
- Scottish Country Dances in Diagrams. Ed. 8 [135] (diagram only)
- Scottish Country Dances in Diagrams. Ed. 7 [114] (diagram only)
- Scottish Country Dances in Diagrams. Ed. 6 [107] (diagram only)
- Recommended Music
- Extra Info
- The instructions for 1st couple on bars 15–16 have changed.
Drewry’s original text in Book 23 says: “First couple, giving …
The instructions for 1st couple on bars 15–16 have changed.
Drewry’s original text in Book 23 says: “First couple, giving right hands cross to own sides, dance up to the top and turn to face the second couple who have danced in ready for the Rondel.”
The later Pocket Book 23 has the text: “First couple, giving right hands, dance up turning halfway round to finish facing second couple ready for the Rondel.”
The issue was discussed at the Technique Committee, see https://www.rscds.org/learn/resources-dancers/technique-advisory-panel-dances and search for Mrs. Hamilton of Wishaw. Apparently the old version was specified in the “Prescribed Dances for the Teacher’s Certificate Examination (2003)”, the new version in the same for 2008.
The Committee answered: "When we reviewed the Manual [this is the 2nd. edition, 2004. EF] we looked at the latest publication (the Pocket edition in this case) and any ambiguity was referred back to the video as the final word. In this case the two are in agreement for first couple although the handing for second couple is not clear. It was felt therefore there was no need for a Manual note in chapter 7. The earlier A4 book instructions certainly imply a different way of finishing the reel in today’s terminology and I doubt if there is a record of why the wording was changed - the intention may have been to change the way the reel was being danced or simply trying to “clarify” the instructions. In a further attempt at clarification, the Prescribed Dances for the Teacher’s Certificate Examination (2008) now read: “1st couple, giving right hands, dance a half turn as they lead up to finish at first place on own sides in the middle of the set facing down. 2nd couple finish in the middle of the set, facing up and 3rd couple dance to places.” This description now brings the movement into line with the formation shown in the video. "
There was a discussion on this issue on Strathspey message 64873 of Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11???26 -0400
The E-crib follows the new version.
There are now two videos.
The one added on 2013–06–01 by Gert Werder follows Drewry’s original instructions.
The “Official RSCDS video” added on 2015–08–29 by Eric Ferguson follows the current revised instructions.
Eric Ferguson, 2016–11–14
| Name | Artist | Album | Media | Trk | Type | Time | Pace | Clip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Hamilton of Wishaw | Gordon Shand and his Scottish Dance Band | Book 23. Twelve Modern Scottish Country Dances | CD+ | 9 | S32 8 | 8:21 | 62.6 | |
| Mrs Hamilton of Wishaw | Muriel A Johnstone | Teachers Certificate Examination (1990) | MC | 11 | S32 4 | 0:00 | 0.0 |
Mrs Hamilton of Wishaw 3/4L · S32
- 1–
- 1c set, dance down, cast up round 3c, dance up to 1pl facing out while{8}
- 2c wait {2}, set ; dance between 3c and cast up to 2pl facing in and up while{8}
- 3c wait {4} ; set, dance in, touch NH facing down and face out in 3pl
- 9–
- 1c+2c+3c Reels3 on sides, 1c cast to start, cross down RH on [11], at end lead up with half RH turn to finish in 1pl ready for
- 17–
- 1c+2c Rondel
- 25–
- 2c+1c+3c G-Chain (2c cross to start)
Mrs Hamilton of Wishaw 3/4L · S32
- 1-8
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1s set, dance down below 3s, cast up round 3s & dance to top facing out while
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Bar 3: 2s set, dance down below 3s then cast up round 3s to 2nd place
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Bar 5: 3s set, dance in & down touching hands & cast back to 3rd place facing out
- 9-16
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Reels of 3 on sides (1s cast down, 2s dance in/up, 3s cast up to start)
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Bar 11: 1s cross RH to 3rd place opp side & continue reel
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Bars 15-16: 1s lead up (RH) & 1/2 turn to finish NHJ facing down, 2s finish in middle facing up, 3s in 3rd place
- 17-24
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1s+2s dance the Rondel. 1s in 2nd place face down
- 25-32
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2s+1s+3s dance Grand Chain. 2 1 3
Watch on YouTube
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Added on: Aug. 29, 2015, 10:37 p.m.
Quality: Demonstration quality
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Added on: July 26, 2020, 11:44 a.m.
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Added on: Nov. 30, 2021, 3:10 p.m.
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Added on: June 1, 2013, 9:43 a.m.
Quality: Good
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| Id | Subject | Date | Submitter | Assigned to | Priority | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1048 | differing videos | Nov. 15, 2016, 1:21 a.m. | Bruce Herbold | Eric Ferguson | Normal | Fixed |
| 1687 | Mrs Hamilton of Wishaw / reel of 3 / hands | March 23, 2019, 7:31 p.m. | Zoltán Gräff | Murrough Landon | Normal | Fixed |
| 1688 | Mrs Hamilton of Wishaw / extra info | March 23, 2019, 7:35 p.m. | Zoltán Gräff | Murrough Landon | Normal | Fixed |