The Swinging Sporran

Song and dance are at the very center of any nation's culture and are said to represent the innermost character of a people. The classic Scottish reel, with its whirling, dashing, and spinning, is no exception, In the seventh edition of their bestselling book, Roddy Martine and Andrew Campbell provide a lighthearted guide to the basic steps of Scottish reels and country dances, all broken down into their componenet parts and illustrated with easy-to-follow diagrams. With hints on the social niceties of reeling, the conventions of the dance, and the timetable of the Scottish social season, The Swinging Sporran is an indespensable companion for anyone who ventures into the social world norht of the border.