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REEL FUN (R1x64)
John Bell
1- 2
All set to partner
3- 4
1s+2s, 3s+4s RH across ½ way, finishing facing up/down (2)(1)(4)(3)
5- 8
All turn facing person RH
9-16
2s+1s+4s+3s dance parallel RSh reels of 4 on sides
17-24
All Petronella & set to partner, repeat to own sides 2 1 4 3
25-32
All Grand Chain, end couples (2s+3s) cross RH with partner whilst
1s+4s change RH on the sides
33-40
Reels of 4 across, with 1M+2L, 3M+4L passing RSh to begin, finishing
ready for promenade in order 2 1 4 3
41-48
Promenade for 6 bars, all ¾ turn RH to finish in square set 2 1 4 3,
with ladies facing out
49-64
Schiehallion Reels
Devised in November 1999, whilst John was enjoying an old recording of Gurkha pipe band music. During a 64 bar
arrangement of The Black Bear, he visualised a short fast dance comprising of mainly reels and particularly the
Schiehallion reels.