Constant Companions

(Three-couple strathspey)


1-8

1st couple lead down the middle and back.
9-16

1st couple cast off, set, turn by the right hand once-and-a-half, to face 3rd woman in promenade hold (2nd couple step up on bars 9-10).
17-20

1st couple right shoulder reel of three halfway with first corners beginning with 3rd woman.
21-24

1st couple right shoulder reel of three halfway with second corners beginning with 2nd woman. On bar 24 1st woman pull back right shoulder and dance into second place on partner's side, 1st man loop over left shoulder to face clockwise between 2nd man and 3rd man.
25-28

All chase clockwise into progressed places on own side.
29-32

All set advancing, turn partner with both hands.





Repeat, having passed a couple

Devised by Charles Snowdon for Jean and Dann Willett who danced as first couple during the premiere of this dance at their golden wedding anniversary party near Madison, Wisconsin in 2000.
Madison Scottish Country Dancers