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EAST NEUK STORM
(R8x32)
Amanda Peart (for the tune by David Page)
1- 8
1s+2s dance an Espagnole, 1s ending facing 1
st
corners
9-12
2s+1s+3s dance 4 bars of Dance to Corners and Set (as in
Gothenburg’s Welcome)
13-16
Dance ½ reels of 3 across, 2L passing 1L, 3M passing 1M, LSh
(out the end and towards opposite side), ending with 3L in 1M’s
place, 1L in her own place, 3M in centre facing 1L, 1M in 3M’s place
with 2L in centre facing him and 2M in 3L’s place
17-20
All 3 couples dance 4 bars of Dance to Corners and Set (as in
Gothenburg’s Welcome)
21-24
Dance ½ reels of 3 on sides, 2M passing 3M, 3L passing 2L, RSh
(out the end and onto opposite side), all ending on opposite sides in
the order 2L 3L 1L on the Men’s side and 1M 2M 3M on the Ladies’
side
25-28
All 3 couples ½ turn the person opposite RH and twirl out to
sidelines
29-32
1M+2M (top 2 men) and 3L+1L (bottom 2 ladies) turn 1½ times RH
In this case, the music came first. When practising, a strathspey version evolved which is called Calm Before
Storm.