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Dance A 60th Celebration 14601

Strathspey · 32 bars · 3 couples (1x,2x) · Longwise - 3   (Progression: 231)

Devised by
Anne Thorn (2009)
Intensity
888/888/888/488 = 96% (whole dance)
Formations
Steps
  • Strathspey setting, Strathspey travel
Published in
Recommended Music
Extra Info
A dance devised by Anne Thorn in April 2009 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Helensburgh Scottish Country Dancing …

A dance devised by Anne Thorn in April 2009 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Helensburgh Scottish Country Dancing Club.

The tune: “Thistle of Scotland” (Trad), previously indicated, has been removed; it is a Reel and the dance is a Strathspey.

“Name” column: normal = designated recording, greyed-out = designated but not official lead tune, italic = possible match found in DB (watch number of repeats!)

NameArtistAlbumMediaTrkTypeTimePaceClip
The Mary Stewart Strathspey Callum Wilson and his Scottish Dance Band Scottish Country Dancing CD+ 3 S32 44:04 61.0
Selection of Strathspeys Bobby Brown and The Scottish Accent Scottish Dance Country CD 11 S32 88:17 62.1
The Silver Tassie Rob Gordon and his Band Scotch Mist LP 3 S32 44:04 61.0
Strathspey Set played for Cannon Hill Assembly Frank Reid and his Band Welcome to the London Highland Club LP 5 S32 44:20 65.0
The Thistle Robin Ellis and his Band Scottish Country Dance Music - Vol 2 ? 6 S32 40:00 0.0
A 60th Celebration 3/3L · S32

1c & 3c start as in a square set with 2M in 2pl and 2W in 4pl, effectively as 1c & 2c crossed over

1-
All petronella to next side | set ; repeat, all are now opposite original place
9-
3c & 1c in promhold Reel4 with 2W/2M who start passing LSh to give RSh to 3c/1c at top/bottom, 2c end in original places (as at bar 1)
17-
3c+2M (top) & 2W+1c (bottom) RHA, 2c pass RSh ; 3c+2W & 2M+1c LHA
25-
All set | 3M+2M & 3W+2W turn 1½ BH while{4} 1c turn BH once | all set in progressed places (2x,3x,1)
A 60th Celebration 3/3L · S32

6 dancers arranged in Diamond set: 1s & 3s as in a square set with 2M in 2nd place and 2L in 4th place

···3L··3M

2M·······2L

··1M··1L

····Top

1-8
All dance Petronella turn to next side & set; all repeat. All are now opposite original place
9-16
1s+3s in promenade hold, dance a reel of 4 with 2L & 2M (2L & 2M pass LSh to start & give RSh to 3s & 1s) 2s end in original places (as at bar 1)
17-24
2M+3s (top) & 2L+2s (bottom) dance RH across; 2s pass RSh, 2L+3s & 2M+2s dance LH across
25-32
All set, 3M+2M also 3L+2L turn 1.1/2 2H while 1s turn 2H, all set

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NameTypeDateOwnerLast changed
2018-05-28 Nürnberg Unknown 2018-05-28 Jürgen Wagner June 24, 2018, 4:03 p.m.
2019-01-07 Nürnberg Unknown 2019-01-08 Jürgen Wagner Jan. 8, 2019, 3:49 p.m.
John and Diana’s Anniversary Party Function 2023-10-14 Margaret Spence Oct. 1, 2023, 11:45 p.m.
2018-10-15 Nürnberg Unknown 2018-10-15 Jürgen Wagner Oct. 18, 2018, 7:11 p.m.
Budapest Local Club 30.10.2014 Unknown 2014-10-30 Zoltán Gräff Nov. 13, 2014, 11:27 a.m.
2018-11-12 Nürnberg Unknown 2018-11-12 Jürgen Wagner Nov. 16, 2018, 9:29 p.m.
SCD & Walking Hols Eastbourne Wed Workshop Unknown 2023-05-10 Geoff Entwistle March 27, 2023, 1:07 p.m.
Budapest - Agi's Birthday Ball Unknown 2014-11-22 Zoltán Gräff Feb. 5, 2015, 11:02 p.m.
181119 The More Unusual Dance Club Unknown 2018-11-19 Peter Dixon Nov. 19, 2018, 2:02 p.m.
181210 The More Unusual Dance Club Unknown 2018-12-10 Peter Dixon Nov. 25, 2018, 10:33 p.m.

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