Dance Oxton Reel 5141
Strathspey · 144 bars · 6 couples · Longwise - 6 (Progression: OnceOnly)
- Devised by
- Unknown
- Formations
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- Cast behind own lines and dance up the middle (CBL&DanceUp)
- Promenade single couple(s) (PROM;1C;)
- Grand Chain for 6 (GCHAIN;6P;)
- Reel of three - tandem (no lead change) (REEL;R3;TANDEM;)
- Hands round - 6 - L or R (HR;6P)
- Steps
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- Strathspey setting, Strathspey travel
- Published in
- Recommended Music
- Extra Info
Oxton Reel
Oxton is a small village in Berwickshire, four miles north of Lauder. The Northumbrian St. Cuthbert (c. 635–687) spent his childhood in the area of Oxton and nearby Channelkirk. (See “Mid-Lothian”)
| Name | Artist | Album | Media | Trk | Type | Time | Pace | Clip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxton Reel | Neil Barron and his Scottish Dance Band | Book 6. Music for Twelve Traditional Dances | LP+ | 12 | S144 | 4:23 | 58.4 | ||
| The Oxton Reel | Neil Barron and his Scottish Dance Band | Book 6. Music for Twelve Traditional Dances | CD | 5 | S24 6 | 4:23 | 58.4 |
Oxton Reel 6/6L · S144
Part A
- 1-12
- 1s followed by 2s+3s+4s+5s+6s cast behind own lines, meet partners & lead up the middle
- 13-16
- All turn partners RH
- 17-24
- All set to partners with simple setting steps
Part B
- 1-12
- 1s take promenade hold & followed by 2s+3s+4s+5s+6s, turn to right to dance Fig of 8 down & up the set to places
- 13-24
- All repeat bars 13-24 of Part A
Part C
- 1-12
- All repeat bars 1-12 of Part B but with hands joined behind their backs
- 13-24
- All repeat bars 13-24 of Part A
Part D
- 1-12
- 1s+2s+3s also 4s+5s+6s dance Grand Chain with 2 steps to each hand (To start, 1s & 4s face across, 2 & 5s face down, 3s & 6s face up)
- 13-24
- All repeat bars 13-24 of Part A
Part E
- 1-12
- All dance into middle with each man behind his partner (hands on Ladies waist). 1s & 4s face down, others face up. 1s+2s+3s also 4s+5s+6s dance tandem reels of 3. To start 1s & 2s also 4s & 5s pass RSh
- 13-24
- All repeat bars 13-24 of Part A
Part F
- 1-12
- 1s+2s+3s also 4s+5s+6s dance 6H twice to left
- 13-24
- All repeat bars 13-24 of Part A
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| Name | Date | Owner | Last changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSCDS Book 6 | Ward Fleri | March 20, 2021, 9:56 p.m. | |
| 2023-November-KKN | 2023-12-04 | Jona Kutsche | Dec. 4, 2023, 1:40 p.m. |
| Kuckucksnest 2023-11-22 | 2023-11-22 | Murrough Landon | Dec. 1, 2023, 12:37 p.m. |
