1-8 First couple dance a figure of eight on the sides, first woman in front of the second, and behind the third; first man similarly. Hands should be given where possible.
9-16 First couple dances a figure of eight across the dance around the second couple.
17-24 First and second couples dance four hands across and back, finishing in the centre ready for a poussette.
25-32 First and second couples dance a poussette.
Repeat, having passed a couple.
Devised 16th March 2013. This is a teaching dance for our influx of beginners who were having dificulty with figures of eight across/on the sides. Plus I had just taught poussette. Portsonachan means \port of peace", and is a Hotel on Loch Awe where Kristin and I stayed during Easter 2012. The setting is quite lovely, and we had a great time, while experiencing a rather surreal (but friendly) hotel experience involving lost bookings, cold water, delightfully eccentric Spanish waiter, remarkable furniture and many other adventures.