Miss Milligan's Strathspey, Golden Jubilee Dances

Miss Milligan’s Strathspey, 32-bar strathspey, Golden Jubilee Dances
Miss Milligan's Strathspey, RSCDS Golden Jubilee Dances
Strathspey 8 x 32 bars 3 Couple Repeat 4 Couple Set Longwise Set
1-4 1s2s 4 hands round to the left, finishing 1s facing down, 2s up;
5-6 1s 2s set;
7-8 1s cast WHILE 2s dance up;
9-16 2s1s3s mirror reels of 3 on own sides, 1s leading down between 3s to start;
17-18 2s1s3s set;
19-20 2s 1s turn by the left halfway, finishing facing down;
21-24 1s followed by 2s lead down between 3s, cross and cast up on own sides, finishing in original places;
25-32 1s2s dance the knot for 2 couples:
25-26 1s 2s turn partners halfway by the right, finishing facing down in allemande hold;
27-27 2s turn ¼ and dance out to the Ls' side finishing facing out WHILE 1s dance down one place;
28-28 2s turn ¼ and dance up on the Ls' side WHILE 1s turn ¼ and dance out to the Ls' side finishing facing out;
29-29 2s 1s release right hands and 2s lead up and turn ¼ by the left WHILE 1s turn ½ by the left, finishing 2L2M1L1M on the Ls' side line, 2M in 1L's place, 1M in 2L's, all facing in;
30-30 retaining left hand hold, 2s 1s dance in toward the centre line, Mn turning their partners ¼ by the left;
31-32 retaining left hand hold, 2s 1s turn by the left, finishing on own sides, 2s in 1st place, 1s in 2nd.
(MAXICRIB. Scottish country dancing instructions compiled by Reuben Freemantle)
‘Miss Milligan’s Strathspey’ was danced at a ball held in the College School hall, Palmerston North, New Zealand on November 4, 2023.
The ball celebrated the centenary of the RSCDS and involved the three lower North Island regions of the New Zealand Branch.
Music was by the Balmoral Band: Anne-Marie Forsyth, Sharlene Penman and Iain McKenzie.
Thanks to Loralee Hyde who took the photo of the band which features in this video.
Miss Jean Milligan is the most famous name in the RSCDS. She was one of the two co-founders of the Society in 1923, and was the central force promoting Scottish country dancing worldwide. She made a three-week visit to New Zealand in 1974.
‘Miss Milligan’s Strathspey’ was devised by an RSCDS committee.
The video starts from the second time through.

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