Brodie's Fancy

An 8x32 bar Reel for 3 couples in a 4-couple longwise set

Music: Loch Torridon.

Bars 1-4: 1st couple set and cross over giving right hand, pulling back right shoulder to finish facing 2nd couple.
5-8: Facing up and down on the sides, 1st and 2nd couples set to each other and change places, 1st couple moving into the middle of the dance. 1st lady and 2nd man change places right hand, and 1st man and 2nd lady change places left hand. Finish in double triangles position ready for ...
9-16: 2nd, 1st and 3rd couples dance double triangles. Finish with 1st couple facing their 1st corners.
17-24: 1st couple turns corners and partner, finish in 2nd place on the opposite side of the dance.
25-28: 2nd, 1st and 3rd couples advance and retire.
29-32: 1st couple turns 1 1/2 times by the right hand.

Repeat, having passed a couple.

Devised by Ian Brockbank. Copyright December 1992.

This dance was written for New Scotland social dancing early in the year, following a class on double triangles. The teacher's boyfriend wears a Brodie kilt.

If you try this dance, please let me know how you get on.


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