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What is Scottish country dancing?

Scottish country dancing

This dance form is an example of a partnered dance. In classes a choreographed sequence is generally taught. In practice it is a choreographed dance. (Editor).

Scottish Country Dancing is a dance form with roots its stretching back centuries.
Participants are grouped into sets, typically of 3, 4, or 5 couples arranged either in two lines (men facing ladies) or in a square, and dance a sequence of formations.
This will typically change their order, and the dance is repeated enough times to bring them back to their starting point. Everyone dances at each position in turn.