Ceilidh Dance: Cumberland Square Eight
- Set type:
- Square set
- Tune type:
- 64-bar reel
- Difficulty:
- ★★★
Instructions
| Section | Duration | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 8 | Heads gallop across set in ballroom hold (men back-to-back) and return (women back-to-back) |
| A2 | 8 | Sides do the same |
| B1 | 8 | Heads right hand star, left hand star |
| B2 | 8 | Sides do the same |
| C1 | 8 | Heads basket |
| C2 | 8 | Sides basket |
| D1 | 8 | All circle left (16 steps!) |
| D2 | 8 | Promenade back to place |
Notes
The circle left in D1 feels very long, but counterbalances the promenade nicely. It also gives the sides a chance to take it easy after the basket.
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