The Galloping Carousel

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THE GALLOPING CAROUSEL (J4x32) 4C set John de Chastelain 25 Dances

1- 8 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance RH across, 1L also 4M followed by partner chase round clockwise to other end of dance
9-16 4s+2s also 3s+1s dance RH across, 1L also 4M followed by partner chase round clockwise back to places
17-24 1s+2s also 3s+4s set facing on sides and change places RH, middle couples set facing on sides and change places LH
25-32 Middle couples lead up/down between end couples, cast back to place and all turn RH. 2413

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

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