January

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023, we kept working on Madison dances. We did an exercise in turns in both strathspey and quicktime, emphasizing that there is no backing up from these turns. We also tried a simple dance with Schiehallion reels for fun.

Dances done:

1. The Hunting Horn 32J3

2. Seann Truibhas Willichan 32S2

3. Jessie’s Hornpipe 32R3

4. A Winter’s Night 32J3 (new Sue dance)

5. Madame de Staël 32R4 (square)

6. City Lights 32J3

For fun, here is a link to a demo-level performance of Schiehallion.

Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, we continued to work on Madison dances and diagonal reels of four. We also worked on half diagonal reels of 4.

Dances done:

1. Duncan McArthur’s Favourite 32J3

2. Windmills 32S3

3. Angel Mounds Reel 32R3

4. Grandpa Squeezebox 32J3

5. Never Forgotten 32S3

6. The Laird of Milton’s Daughter 32J3

7. Mairi’s Wedding 40R3

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, we started working on Madison Ball dances. We also worked on reels of 4, both up and down the set and diagonally.

Dances done:

1. Saint Andrew’s Fair 32J3

2. Balmoral Strathspey 32S3 (set)

3. The Golden Celebration Jig 32J3 (set)

4. Queen Anne’s Lace 32S4 (set)

5. Swiss Lassie 32R3

6. Fair Donald 32S3

7. The Deil Amang the Tailors 32R3

Tuesday, January 10th, 2023, we spent the evening reviewing NY Ball dances. We had a good time and are looking forward to Saturday’s Ball.

Dances done:

1. Miss Allie Anderson 32J3

2. The Whistling Wind 32R3

3. The Dundee Whaler 32S4 (set)

4. James Gray 32J4 (set)

5. Tinkling Jade 32S3

6. The Cranberry Tart 32J3

7. MacDonald of the Isles 32S3 (set)

8. The Reel of the 51st Division 32R3

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, we reviewed some of the NY Ball dances not done recently. We discussed corners and walked through double triangles, the knot, and set and link.

Dances done:

1. Cutty Sark 32J3

2. Beeswing 32R3

3. An Autumn Posy 32S2

4. New Year Jig 32J3

5. The Earl of Northampton 32S2

6. Turkey Trot 32R3