Scottish Dance Paintings' photostream

The Waggle O' The Kilt (J8 x 40) 3C (4C set)
J. Cosh 22SCD's

Sir Harry Lauder, Scottish entertainer, Music Hall comedian and singer, wrote the song that inspired this dance.

I may have imbibed , a little, in the Scottish 'water of life' during the painting as the diagonal reels (17-24) seem a wee mixed up with turning corner/partner (25-32).

The Wild Geese (J8x32) 3C(4C set)
RSCDS Bk 24

In the painting The Wild Geese are flying into a "balance in line" formation.
The Wild Geese is one of the top 50 dances worldwide.

The Christmas Tree 3 (M - S32 + R32) Sq. Set
O. Roberts

The painting depicts the elegant bending of the trees in the opening (1-8) circle 8H round and back in strathspey time.

The Cat Walk (J4 x32) 4C set
J. Drewry The Turkish Set

In the painting my Turkish cats are dancing RH across LH back (9-16).

Shiftin' Bobbins (R8 x32) 3C (4C set)
R. Clowes Ormskirk 6

I like to think the creator of this dance might have been inspired by a visit to the lace mills in Ayrshire, Scotland.
The bobbins in the painting are dancing (12-20) down the ceter and up. In America this figure is danced traditionally. In Scotland they take a little liberty and weave! Might have something to do with the national drink!