The jig (Irish: port, Scottish Gaelic: port-cruinn) is a form of lively folk dance in compound metre, as well as the accompanying dance tune.

The Jig as a dance was popular in Scotland and northern England in the 16th and 17th centuries and in Ireland since the 18th century. At the court of Elizabeth I, the Northern Jigs became fashionable in the 16th century, and the name was also …

If when you think of Scotland you picture lads and lassies at a traditional Scottish dance, then this collection is for you. Some of the most famous Scottish Jigs and Reels brought together to get you up and dancing the night away.

The jig is shared by Irish and Scottish traditions alike. Probably its most popular modern use is in the set of the jig tunes used for the dance ‘Drops of Brandy’ – also known as ‘Strip of the Willow’. Jigs are written either in 6/8 or 9/8 time, the latter being known as a ‘slip jig’.

Rock Valley Jig (trad), Murray River Jig (Graham Townsend), Debbie M's Jig (Rudi Meeks), Jig for Judi (Graeme Mitchell)A new set I've just learned. I double ...

Irish and Scottish 'dance off' at the Monterey Highland Games 09.

Enjoy a lively Scottish jig played on the bagpipes.

Sep 12, 2022 · In Scottish Jig, the dancers move their arms a lot. They even occasionally link their arms together while dancing in a group. In some performances with many dancers, you can see them making arches with their arms for others to weave underneath. On the other hand, the Irish Jig is far more “classic”.

The Scottish Jig - It is probable that Scottish jigs were derived from the European Gigue style. There have been jigs in Scotland since at least the 16th century and some Scottish jigs were known in England and France at this time, so it may be that the jig form originated in Scotland.

Scottish country dances are categorised as reels (including hornpipes), jigs, and strathspeys according to the type of music to which they are danced. [4] The first two types (also called quick-time dances) feature fast tempos, quick movements and a lively feel.