This dance was devised when the Utrecht SCD-group (www.theswilcan.nl) was informed that the gymnasium where we danced was to be be demolished on very short term. Fortunately we found another hall in time, but I devised this dance to celebrate our last dance class in the old hall.
The dance author has asked that the original description be published here.
The Last Set in the Hall
Strathspey for 3 couples in a longwise set, 3 x 32 bars
1 – 8 1s & 2s dance the Knot. 1s turn to face 1st corners
9 – 10 1s set to 1st corners
11 – 12 1s pull back RSH, dance round each other and out to 3rd corner position WHILE 1st corners dance towards each other, pull back RSH and face out
13 – 16 Repeat 9 - 12. 1s finish with twirl to face 2nd corners. 1st corners finish in opposite corner place
17 - 24 Repeat with 2nd corners. 1s finish by passing right shoulder to 2nd place opposite side
25 - 26 All set
27 - 30 All turn partner 2 hands one and a half times, and stay in the middle to face each other,
31 - 32 All pull back RSH and twirl to own side.
Finish in order 3, 1, 2
Recommended Music: Miss Nicola Jack (Bob Shakespeare)
Recording: If at First (S32 3) – David Cunningham and his Scottish Dance Band. CD Leicester Branch 1977-2002 The Silver Collection