The Culver City Collection
The Lindberg Strathspey
A 32-bar Strathspey for 3 couples
Devised by Oberdan Otto
- 1-8:
- Mirror Reels of 3 on Own Sides: All three couples dance mirror Reels of 3
on the sides beginning with 1st couple dancing in and down, 2nd couple dancing
out and up and 3rd couple dancing in and up.
- 9-16:
- Mirror Reels of 3 on Opposite Sides: All three couples continue dancing
mirror Reels of Three with 1st couple crossing over and down opposite sides
between 2nd and 3rd couples to begin. The reel ends with 2nd couple in top place
and 1st couple in 2nd place (on partner's side) facing out and down for...
- 17-24:
- Mirror Turns: 1st man and 3rd woman turn right hand as 1st woman and 3rd
man turn left hand so that 1st couple ends in 2nd place facing out and up. 1st
man and 2nd woman turn left hand as 1st woman and 2nd man turn right hand so
that 1st couple ends in 2nd place in the middle of the set facing down with
nearer hands joined.
- 25-32:
- 1st couple dance down for 2 bars (nearer hands joined, opposite sides);
retaining nearer hands, change places (to own sides) and face up by the woman
passing under the retained and raised joined hands (2 bars); dance up to the top
of the set (2 bars) and cast to 2nd place (2 bars).
Repeat, having passed a couple.
Lindberg Park is the location of the Culver City class. This dance was devised for,
and taught on the occasion of a two-week return to teaching at Culver City after
nearly a year's absense.
© Copyright, 1993, by Oberdan Otto
184 Estaban Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010-1611, U.S.A.
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