Issue 2292: Instructions for Laura's Wedding by Sister Dorcas Baker

Object

Laura's Wedding (Dance)

Submitter

Rebecca Winnie (rwinnie)

Assigned to

Roland Telle

Priority

Normal

Disposition

Fixed

Description

I am one of the teachers at the Milwaukee Scottish Country Dancers. Here are the instructions for Sister Dorcus’ dance “Laura’s Wedding” that is listed, but does not have instructions. Sister Dorcus Baker is deceased.

1-8: 1C followed by 2C & 3C (who dance up the sides to begin) lead down the middle. 3C divid, 2C followed by 1C & 3C lead up the middle to finish 2C in top place, 1C facing first corners and 3C in 3rd place.

9-16: 1C dance a reel of four with first corners, dancing round each other by the LSh at the end to face second corners.

17-24: 1C dance a reel of four with second corners. 1C finish in the middle of the set facing down with nearer hands joined. 1M has partner on his left (or they are nearest their own sides).

25-32: 1C dance down between 3C, divide and cast up dancing into the middle through 2nd place, dance up through the top of the set and cast into 2nd place on own sides, MEANWHILE 2C & 3C dance R&L, beginning with RH on the sides (up and down).

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