The term Lead
is a general expression for Scottish country dancers Taking hands
of the Side
of The set
. Most commonly, the Dancers
are a Couple
, though they may not be Partners
, and sometimes three Dancers
Lead when unqualified implies Taking Right hands; the Hold can be qualified as Lead Taking Left hands or Lead Taking Nearer hands though Dance, without qualification, is often used as a synonym for the latter.
For example, here are some Scottish Country Dances in which the term, Lead
, is used in either the MiniCrib or the MaxiCrib Dance instructions
or both -
Rakes Of Auld Reekie
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