The Fox on the Hill
Strathspey for three couples in a four couple set; 8x32 bars
| Bars | |
| 1 - 8 | 1st and 2nd couples set, turn partners once round with both hands, then join hands in a circle to circle one round to the left. |
| 9 - 16 | 1st couple lead down the middle for three steps, turn about and dance back to the top. They then cast one place and dance across to face their 1st corner. The 2nd couple should step up on bars 15 and 16. |
| 17 - 24 | The 1st couple turn their 1st corners by the right hand, turn partner in the middle by the left hand to face 2nd corners. 1st couple turn their 2nd corner by the right hand, then turn partner halfway by the left hand to finish on own side in 2nd place. |
| 25 - 32 | 1st, 2nd and 3rd couples join hands in a circle, dance six hands round to the left for four steps and back again to the right. |
| Repeat from second position |
Music: Try 'The Northern Meeting' by Bobby Brown.
Devised by Bill Allan, one of the founding members and original teachers of Bridport Scottish Dancers. It was written in September 1995 as a way of teaching corner positions to the new group.