"Hamish's Mirror" video!

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Hamish's Mirror


A 32 bar strathspey for three couples in a four couple set

by Jamie

Bars

1-8 1st and 2nd couples dance pousette right round

9-12 1st and 2nd couples dance right hands across once round

13-16 1st couple cast off one place and dance up to the top to finish facing out, while 2nd couple dance up to the top and cast off one place to finish facing in (taking nearer hands as they move up the set) .

17-24 Mirror reels of three on the sides, 1s begin dancing out and down, 2s in and down, 3s out and up. (1st and 3rd couple curl into places)

25-28 All three couples turn with both hands twice round.

29-32 1st couple drop hands and continue their turn pulling back right shoulder to face out toward own sides, then cast off to 2nd place, own sides, 2s stepping up on 31-32.

Note: The movement in bars 29-30 is often referred to as a half gypsy.



Written in honor of Hamish Bicknell, kilted gentleman of West Sussex and lifetime member of the RSCDS




My Thanks to SCD Teacher and Red Thistle Dancer Paula Jacobsen for reviewing and revising this dance to make it worthy for his Lairdship

Cheers

Jamie