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Chris writes:
Devised in March 2003 to celebrate the 10
th
Anniversary of the Strathspey Server. The name of the dance recalls
a vital part of the computer, used by all 'strathspeyers'. The name also alludes to the spirited character of the
dance and the music: a great driving reel (The Fairy Dance).
THE HARD DRIVE
(R8x32)
Chris Ronald 12 SCDs (2009)
1- 8
1M+2M turn RH 1½ times while 1L+2L turn LH 1½ times, 1M+3M turn
LH 1½ times while 1L+3L turn RH 1½ times
9-16
1s dance up to top & cast to 2
nd
place while 3s cast to 3
rd
place on
bars 9-10, 1s turn RH twice to face 3
rd
corners
17-24
1s dance reel of 4 with 3
rd
corners & pass LSh to face 2
nd
corners
25-32
1s dance reel of 4 with 2
nd
corners & end 2
nd
place own sides
Notes:
On bars 13-16, 1s may birl
To begin the diagonal reels, 1L faces down each time and 1M faces up each time
At the end of the 2
nd
, 4
th
& 6
th
repetitions, the lady in 2
nd
place remains facing
out, ready to turn the new 1L left hand