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OAKBANK'S TRIBUTE TO CHRISTIAN
(J8x32)
Hector MacKinnon A Book of Perth Dances
1- 8
1s+2s dance ½ R&L, 1s+3s dance ½ R&L (2)(3)1
9-16
1s cross RH & cast up 1 place, 1s turn LH & face 1st corner
(positions) while 2s+3s set facing on sides & change places RH
17-24
1s dance ½ reel of 4 with corners & pass LSh to face 2
nd
corner
(positions), 1s dance ½ reel of 4 with corners & end 2
nd
place
opposite sides 2(1)3
25-32
1s dance ½ Figs of 8 (1M round 2s, 1L round 3s) to 2
nd
place own
sides, 2s+1s+3s, turn RH
Christian, in this case, is Christian Catto. The recommended tune of that name, which is also the lead tune for
Pelorus Jack, was composed by Alan Kindness.
Christian Catto is a teacher at RSCDS Perth & Perthshire and takes a class on Wednesdays at Oakbank Primary
School, Perth.