To: SCD news and discussion From: Ian McHaffie Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:26:44 -0400 Subject: "The Music and the Dance" A 32 bar Strathspey for three couples in a four couple set Recommended music (and first danced to) "Ythanside" from H.I.S.C.D. Devised by Ann Campbell for Lisa Mitchell (the dance) and Bobby Brown (the music) on the occasion of their engagement and first danced at Trinity S.C.D. group in Toronto on June 21 2007. 1-4: First couple cross, giving right hand, and cast off one place. Second couple step up on bars 3-4. 5-8: First couple dance a half figure of eight round second couple. 9-16: Second, first and third couples dance The Knot. 17-24: Third, first and second couples dance Set and Rotate. 25-32: Second, first and third couples dance six hands round and back. Repeat from new places. Set and Rotate for three couples: 1-2: All set 3-4: All cast two places, to finish in lines across, men facing down, women facing up. 5-6: All change places with partner, giving right hand. 7-8: All dance clockwise two places on.