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The City Of Nairobi Reel

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THE CITY OF NAIROBI REEL (R8x40) 3C (4C set) Freddy G Hutton East Africa Dances

1- 8 1s cross RH, cast 1 place, set advancing and ¼ turn with 2H
9-16 1L+2s also 1M+3s circle 3H round to left ½ way, set in lines across, 1s set advancing and ½ turn 2H
17-24 1M+2s also 1L+3s circle 3H round to left ½ way, set in lines across, 1s turn RH
25-32 1s dance round 1st corners RSh, pass partners RSh in centre and round 2nd corners RSh
33-40 1s dance reels of 3 on opposite sides passing 1st corner LSh to start and crossing back to own sides

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)


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Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya.

City Of Nairobi
City Of Nairobi


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