The Scottish Dance is a traditional dance form that originated in Scotland. It includes five different dances: the FLING (5 letters), Strathspey (10 letters), REEL (4 letters), JIG (3 letters), Eightsomereel (13 letters) and The Gay Gordons (13 letters). The FLING is a lively dance that involves couples spinning around each other in a circle. The Strathspey is a slower paced dance with intricate footwork. The REEL is a fast-paced dance that involves couples dancing in a line. The JIG is a lively dance that involves hopping and skipping. The Eightsomereel is a dance for eight people that involves weaving in and out of each other. The Gay Gordons is a stately dance that involves couples marching around in a circle.