Madison Square

Four-couple strathspey in a square set


1-2

1st and 3rd couples advance toward each other as 2nd and 4th couples dance to corners' position and take nearer hands with opposite.
3-4

1st and 3rd couples take nearer hands with opposites and lead to second and fourth position as 2nd and 4th couples advance to partner.
5-6

1st and 3rd couples dance to original places as 2nd and 4th couples dance with nearer hands to original places.
7-8

All turn partner once around with both hands.
9-16

Repeat bars 1-8 with 2nd and 4th couples advancing to begin as the 1st and 3rd couples dance to corners' position.
17-18

All face in and set holding nearer hand with partner.
19-22

All four women dance right hands across back to original place, while all four men dance counterclockwise halfway around the set.
23-24

All turn opposite once around with both hands.
25-32

Repeat bars 17-24 with men dancing back to home and all turn partner once around with both hands.      
33-34

Repeat bars 1-2.
35-36

All set with 1st and 3rd couples passing each other as a couple by the left shoulder to finish back-to-back with opposite.