The below dances are devised by members of the Ballarat Scottish Country Dancing group. There are many things to consider when devising dances such as transitions between formations, flow, and how all the dancers are involved in the dance. How the dance is devised, along with the music forms the foundations for an enjoyable dance.
A strathspey is defined by the Scottish Country Dance Society as uniquely Scottish, almost certainly derived from the reel and while originally lively has evolved into a slower tempo dance with steps that are elegant, dignified and smooth.
Jig's and reels are a faster dance with steps that are lively, light and having a feel of flight and ease of movement.
Australian Nurses (32 bar Strathspey for 3 couples in a 3-couple set)
Devised by Francine Bowlen: dedicated to all Australian Nurses who served in all theatres of war and peace keeping missions.
Suggested Music: A Tribute to Peter McBride from Bobby Brown and The Scottish Accent for TAC 50th Anniversary Collection
1 - 8 First and Second Couples dance the All Round Poussette.
9 -16 Inveran Reels of 3. First couple dance a half reel of 3 on the opposite sides followed by a half reel of 3 on their own sides. Second Couple dance out and up, Third Couple dance in and up. Take hands with partners during the reel.
17-24 First and Second Couples joining hands on the side, set then dance Right Hands Across halfway, First and Second Couples joining hands on the side, set and cross over giving Right hands.
25-32 First and Third Couples joining hands on the side, set then dance Left Hands Across halfway. First and Third Couples joining hands on the side, set and cross over giving Left hands.
Finish in the order of 2, 3 and 1.
Repeat with a new top couple
(See Videos for a demonstration of this dance by Ballarat SCD)
Devised by Francine Bowlen: dedicated to all Australian Nurses who served in all theatres of war and peace keeping missions.
Suggested Music: A Tribute to Peter McBride from Bobby Brown and The Scottish Accent for TAC 50th Anniversary Collection
1 - 8 First and Second Couples dance the All Round Poussette.
9 -16 Inveran Reels of 3. First couple dance a half reel of 3 on the opposite sides followed by a half reel of 3 on their own sides. Second Couple dance out and up, Third Couple dance in and up. Take hands with partners during the reel.
17-24 First and Second Couples joining hands on the side, set then dance Right Hands Across halfway, First and Second Couples joining hands on the side, set and cross over giving Right hands.
25-32 First and Third Couples joining hands on the side, set then dance Left Hands Across halfway. First and Third Couples joining hands on the side, set and cross over giving Left hands.
Finish in the order of 2, 3 and 1.
Repeat with a new top couple
(See Videos for a demonstration of this dance by Ballarat SCD)
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