Midsummer Audition

8x32 J, Square set. (Music: Hooper's Jig)

1-8 1M leaps into the center, sets/highland sheds 3 times in a circle (acknowledging all ladies). L's join hands, circle once around to the left while 1M sets/ does rocking step in the center

9-16 2,3,4M jump up, travel one step into center, all M set to each other. RH star or RH 4-person Tulloch turn, end men facing out

17-28 3/4 Schiehallion reel, starting from middle/end as in Belhaven

29-30 3/4 RH turn partner into progressed positions (4123)

31-32 All set to partner

When 1st couple have returned to top place (on 5th time through), 1st lady may leap into centre, although that's not really the point. Leaping is not ladylike, and the women are auditioning potential partners based on leaping ability. --Mary