Reel Scottish Dancing

An instructional video which is suitable for both experienced dances and those new to this dance style. The video explains how to dance reels, jigs and strathspeys and includes a helpful commentary. The Steps are walked out and shown in slow motion and the most frequently used formations demonstrated with many walked through. 34 dances which appear frequently on dance programmes are demonstrated. Details of the Steps, Formations and the Dances: Foot Positions; Slip Step; Skip Change of Step; Advance and Retire; Pas de Basque; Strathspey Travelling Step; Strathspey Advance/ Retire; Strathspey Setting Step; Stepping Up or Down; Bow and Curtsey Formations 1 Turn Right Hand: Turn Left Hand: Lead Down the Middle and Up: Lead Down the Middle and Up and Cast Off: Cast Off and Cast Up; Cross Over and Cast Off; Set and Cross Over; Set and Cross Over (Strathspey); Turn and Cast Off; Set and Cast Off; Set and Cast Up; Balance in Line (diagonal); Balance in Line (in the middle) Six H