Question

Bars 25-28 : There appears to be a discrepancy between the original publication and differing descriptions appearing in local dance cribs which seem to require clarification.

Answer

The original instructions for “The Valentine” appeared in the leaflet ‘Homecoming Scotland – 5 Dances 2009’ and contained a printing error .

i.e. the last phrase in bars 25-26 was incorrect and an omission occurred in bars 27-28. On page 6 of the October 2009Scottish Country Dancer magazine a correction was printed as follows:

25-26   3^rd, 1^st and 2^nd couples, giving right hands, turn half way round and remain in the middle facing partners.

27-28  3^rd, 1^st and 2^nd couples set to finish facing up with nearer hands joined.