The Cranberry Tart (W1 cast RS back on 17)

Volleyballjerry

May 12, 2006, 4:44 p.m. (Message 45266)

The instructions do indeed specify:  "First woman should cast into the reel 
by pulling back her right shoulder."

The instructions also include an explanation of the name...the color of the 
ball gown of the woman to whom it was dedicated on a particular occasion.

Robb Quint
Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

Marian Stroh

May 12, 2006, 5:36 p.m. (Message 45268, in reply to message 45266)

Yes, first woman does cast into the reel.  Our little Reno group dances 
Cranberry Tart a lot, as we often use it in our demos.  The music we use for 
it is a 4-times through jig done by Bobby Brown on his Scottish Country 
Dance album.  Track #6 seems to have the right feel for this dance.  It's a 
delightful dance - easy enough for most and fun to dance.

Marian Stroh
Reno, NV