strathspey@strathspey.org:45132

Chris1Ronald

The Mercat Cross

May 1, 2006, 2:10 a.m. (Message 45132)

This dance - by John Bowie Dickson - is on an upcoming ball programme  (the 
Boston Ball) and I have to teach it tomorrow evening.  I've  done the dance 
several times, and don't expect any problem with the  teaching.  But I don't have 
the original instructions, and I'm wondering if  John Bowie Dickson named the 
dance after any particular mercat cross (yes, I  looked it up in google, 
wikipedia, etc.), or if he gave any other explanation  for the name of the dance.  
  
 
So I'd be glad to hear from you (on or off list) if you have access to  the 
original instructions.
 
Many thanks,
 
Chris, New York.