Strip the Willow (longways)
Also known as Orcadian Strip the Willow, Drops of BrandyFormation: Longways, whole set
Difficulty: 1
Style: Scottish
| Top couple turns or spins for a bit, then each works down the opposite line (ie of the people of the opposite sex) turning side person LH, partner RH, next side person LH, ... | |
| When 1st couple reach the bottom, they spin to the end of the phrase, then join the side lines. | |
| Next top couple starts when there's enough room to do so. |
The rule is: right arm to partner, left to everyone else; if someone offers you the wrong arm, take it and don't fuss.
With a very long line this version is a bit tedious, because nothing much happens on the side lines. Better to break the set up.
Callers note: this dance isn't phrased. Start them off and hope.
With a very long line this version is a bit tedious, because nothing much happens on the side lines. Better to break the set up.
Callers note: this dance isn't phrased. Start them off and hope.
Music: Anything brisk. Slips jigs such as Drops of Brandy
are often used, but ordinary jigs and reels work just as well.Thumbnail: Strip the willow both sides at once.