Ceilidh Dance: Drops of Brandy
- Set type:
- Longways 5 couples
- Tune type:
- Unphrased jig/slip jig/reel
- Difficulty:
- ★★★★
Instructions
| Duration | Directions |
|---|---|
| 20 | Woman strips the willow down the set, with her partner just going down the middle |
| 20 | Man strips the willow up the set, with his partner just going up the middle |
| 20 | Both strip the willow down the set. Next couple begins when the working couple near the bottom |
Notes
Fast and furious. For best effect, start relatively slow and increase speed until it flies
Best with short sets, though can be done with up to 7 couples. There is apparently a Scottish tradition of the top couple doing a two-handed swing until they get bored at the very start of their turn through the dance.
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