Shiftin' Bobbins, 32-bar reel devised by Roy Clowes

Shiftin’ Bobbins was on the programme for the Levin Scottish Country Dancing Club’s 70th Anniversary dance on July 18, 2026. Music was by the Saltire Scottish Dance Band: Mary McDonald, Sharlene Penman, Glenice Saunders, Duncan McDonald and Sam Berkhan. This dance was briefed by club tutor Isobel Harris Clark. The dance was held in the Speldhurst Village hall, Kimberley Road, Levin, New Zealand. Shiftin' Bobbins Roy Clowes Ormskirk Scottish Dances Reel 8 x 32 bars 3 Couple Repeat 4 Couple Set Longwise Set   1-2   1s cross down to face out between corners;   3-4   2s1s3s balance in line on the sides (as in double triangles);   5-8   1s cast up and take nearer hands briefly to lead down;   9-12 1L2M3M right hands across WHILE 1M2L3L left hands across; 13-16 1s, followed by 2s 3s, lead down; 17-20 3s, followed by 2s 1s, lead up and cast, 3s finishing in 3rd place; 21-24 2M1L3M left hands across WHILE 2L1M3L right hands across; 25-28 1s lead to the top and cast; 29-32 1s half figures of 8 round 2s, finishing 2s1s3s. (MAXICRIB. Scottish country dancing instructions compiled by Reuben Freemantle)