Eightsome Reel

Formation:    Quadrille Sets, 4 couples
Numbering:   Clockwise 1-2-3-4
Music:          Scottish Reels 40+8x48+40 bars

Part A THE OPENING (40 bars)

4    All join hands, circle left
4    All circle right.
4    Grand Cross, Ladies join RH.
4    Grand Cross, Men join LH.
8    Set & swing Partners
16  Grand chain right round set.

Part B THE BODY (8x48 bars)

1st Lady advance to centre, Others join hands in circle.

8    Circle left and right
4    Set and Turn partner 1st Lady sets once to partner, then 2 turn once with partner.
4    Set and Turn opposite 1st lady sets once to opposite man, then 2 Hand turn once.
8    Reel of 3, 1st Lady, partner and opposite man.

1st lady remains in centre.

8    Circle left and right
4    Set and turn side man 1st lady and man on right.
4    Set and turn other side man
8    Reel of 3, 1st lady, and two side men.

48 2nd lady repeat.

96 3rd and 4th ladies repeat.

192 Men repeat same movement.

Part C THE FINALE (40 bars)

8    All circle left and right.
4    Grand cross - Ladies join RH.
4    Grand Cross - Men join LH.
8    All set and swing partners.
8    Grand Chain round set.
8    Swing partners

Note: Set & swing is `normal' set and cross hand swing.

Dance Description Copyright Don Richmond  2002
This may be reproduced for self-educational purposes.
Prepared for Subscription Ball August 2002
Last updated June 19, 2002