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D for Dances

Here's a complimentary extract about SCOTTISH DANCES presented by Christiane and Olivier L. (teachers + dancers),  from my ECC (chat) group.

Tam O' Shanter : Dance + Song

40 Bar Jig For 4 Couples In A 4 Couple Set Ann Malley

1- 8 1st. man crosses over above his partner, dances behind her, in front of 2nd. lady and behind 3rd. lady.
He crosses over to his own side dancing behind 3rd. and 2nd. man to place.
9 -16 1st. couple slip down the middle for 8 back up for 8.
17-24 Others dance circle round and back.
25-32 Everyone chase. Finish 1st. couple facing down, others make bridge with partner.
35-40 1st. couple dance under the bridge. 2nd. couple turn each other with right hand.
(Dance crib compiled by the deviser, Ann Malley, c. 1984)

Dance

Notes1- 8 Tam winding his way down the road
9 -16 Galloping down the road with his horse Meg
17-24 Witches dancing
25-32 Witches chase Tam
35-40 Tam crosses the bridge and the witch catches the horses' tail
(Dance notes by the deviser, Ann Malley, c. 1984)

Here is the original crib for Tam O' Shanter (Malley) by Ann Malley, also available as a .pdf Tam O' Shanter (Malley)