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Flights Of Fancy

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FLIGHTS OF FANCY (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Jeanetta McColl RSCDS Boston Celebrate 50 years

1- 8 1s and 3s set, ¾ turn partners RH into middle (Man facing up and Lady down), dance ½ reel of 4 end with 3M facing Ladies' side and 1L facing Men's side
9-16 1L and 3M followed by partners chase clockwise (all the way round) while 2s turn RH and join in chase to end all on opposite sides. (3)(2)(1)
17-24 3s+2s dance ½ R&L, 3s+1s dance ½ R&L
25-32 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 round 3s, 1s and 3s set on sides and cross to own sides

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


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