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'The Marquis of Huntly’s Highland Fling' (also known as 'Ladies Ancient Fling') is the Gordon clan dance. It was composed on violin about the year 1794 by George Jenkins (1760-1806). The word "fling" has appeared at least since the 16th Century in Scottish literature to describe a vigorous kick movement in dancing when the dancer dances on each leg alternately, and flings the other one in front and behind. But the phrase "highland fling" did not appear in print until 1794 with the publication of the tune.
Performed by the Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch.
The painting is 'A Highland Dance' by David Allan, 1780.
'The Marquis of Huntly’s Highland Fling' (also known as 'Ladies Ancient Fling') is the Gordon clan dance. It was composed on violin about the year 1794 by George Jenkins (1760-1806). The word "fling" has appeared at least since the 16th Century in Scottish literature to describe a vigorous kick movement in dancing when the dancer dances on each leg alternately, and flings the other one in front and behind. But the phrase "highland fling" did not appear in print until 1794 with the publication of the tune.
Performed by the Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch.
The painting is 'A Highland Dance' by David Allan, 1780.
