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Fyreladdie

Re: Dalkeith's Strathespey

Oct. 31, 2001, 4:51 p.m. (Message 27998, in reply to message 27997)

Loretta,
    Dalkeith's Strath is a lovely dance and that first circle can look 
awkward. All three dancers must really push round the circle so the first man 
can swing to his partners right, facing second man. It's a real kilt twirler 
and a challenge. What I do when teaching it is to have the first couple and 
second woman anticipate the circle and flow immediately from the setting. 
There should be no pause. Keeping the circle tight will also help.
    Also on bars 9-16 the first couple should take care not to rush to the 
top of the set into positions for a reel of four. First man should see to 
getting his partner facing 2nd man. It's all a matter of good phrasing. 
Excellant challenge! Happy dancing.

Bob Mc Murtry
Felton, Calif.