Dance Largo Bay 3710
Strathspey · 48 bars · 4 couples (Glasgow Highl) · Longwise - 4 (Progression: Other) · Usual number of repetitions: 4
- Devised by
- John Drewry (1987)
- Intensity
- 8888 8888 0880 8008 8888 8888 = 83% (1 turn), 83% (whole dance)
- Formations
-
- Reel of four - across (REEL;ACROSS;R4;)
- Hands round - 4 (HR;4P;)
- Hands round - 8 (HR;8P;)
- Reel of four - half (REEL;HALF;R4;)
- Steps
-
- Strathspey setting, Strathspey travel
- Published in
-
- Spring Collection (1988)
- The Brodie Book [14]
- Scottish Country Dances in Diagrams. Ed. 9 [307] (diagram only)
- Scottish Country Dances in Diagrams. Ed. 8 [396] (diagram only)
- Scottish Country Dances in Diagrams. Ed. 7 [357] (diagram only)
- Scottish Country Dances in Diagrams. Ed. 6 [344] (diagram only)
- Recommended Music
Table rows with a green background denote recordings starting with one of the recommended tunes and the usual number of repetitions for the dance (4). A yellow background means a recording with one of the recommended tunes but a non-standard number of repetitions. Recordings with a red background use a different tune and possibly a non-standard number of repetitions.
Recordings whose titles are in
| Name | Artist | Album | Media | Trk | Type | Time | Pace | Clip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largo Bay | Bobby Brown, Alasdair Fraser and others | H.I.S.C.D. | CD+ | 9 | S48 2 | 3:12 | 64.0 |
Largo Bay 4/4L · S48
{{explanation}}
On 2nd chord step into “Glasgow Highlanders” position :(1c+3c on M side facing 2c+4c on L side, all M on L of W)
1–
: All turn P RH ¼ {1} into Reels4 across (finishing W at ends facing P in middle)
9–
: All set to P | W set again **while{2}** M petronella R to form diamond ; 1c+2c & 3c+4c Circle4 L, to orig. places
17–
: 2c+3c cross over passing opp. Lsh. and cast left (M leading) to other C's place, turn P ½ LH into Promenade diagonally across back to place passing other C Lsh
25–
: 1c+4c repeat in mirror pattern (cross Rsh, W leading, ½ RH turn, pass Rsh.)
33–
: Circle8 to L (turning P BH on {5–6}) finish facing P up/dn
41–
: All set to P and turn RH ½ ; ½ Rsh Reels4 in sideline. (couples have changed places on sideline)
Largo Bay 4/4L · S48
{{explanation}}
2 chords. On 2nd chord 1s+2 also 3s+4s step into Glasgow Highlanders positions
1-8
: 1s+2s also 3s+4s 1/2 turn partners RH into Reels of 4 across ending with
Men BtoB facing partner
9-16
: 1s+2s also 3s+4s set to partners (in line across) & Ladies set again as
Men petronella to right, 1s+2s & 3s+4s circle 4H round to left to orig
places
17-24
: 2s also 3s dance across (passing opposite dancer LSh) & dance down/up
opposite side, 1/2 turn partner LH & Prom to places (M pass LSh)
25-32
: 1s & 4s repeat bars 17-24 but pass opposite dancers RSh 1/2 turn partner
RH & Promenade back to places (Ladies passing RSh)
33-40
: All circle 8H round to left 1/2 way, turn partner 2H (moving on) &
continue circle round to left back to places
41-48
: All set to partners, 1/2 turn RH & dance 1/2 Reel of 4 on sides
Watch on YouTube
(YouTube must be enabled in cookie preferences to embed videos.)Part of a longer demo, with 8 couples …
Added on: 2013-08-18 (YouTube Automatic Downloader)
Quality: Informal/Social (RSCDS)
| Name | Type | Date | Owner | Last changed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantwich Summer Dance - Fri 22 June 2018 | Unknown | 2018-06-22 | Christine Grove | Oct. 24, 2017, 10:56 a.m. |
| Nantwich Bank of Demo Dances | Unknown | Christine Grove | Dec. 21, 2014, 11:06 p.m. | |
| The Sunday Class Dance on RadioGH - 2023-10-01 | Other | 2023-10-01 | Amanda Peart | Oct. 2, 2023, 11:35 p.m. |
| Nantwich President's and Visitors' Night - 7 Nov 2016 | Unknown | 2016-11-07 | Christine Grove | Aug. 21, 2016, 2:04 p.m. |
| 15 05 09 Norwich RSCDS | Unknown | 2015-05-09 | Chris & Lee Pratt | Feb. 27, 2015, 8:01 p.m. |
