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The River Ness

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THE RIVER NESS (R5x32) 5C set Isla Henderson Inverness Diamond Jubilee Collection

1- 8 1s+2s and 3s+4s ½ turn (M RH, L LH) on sides (1s and 3s end BtoB facing own sides) and dance Double Triangles (6 bars) 1s/3s end facing 1st corners
9-16 1s and 3s dance pass and turn with 1st corners and pass RSh to face 2nd corners, 1s and 3s dance pass and turn with 2nd corners and end facing 4th corner
17-24 1s and 3s dance RSh reels across (1L+2s, 1M+4s+3L, 3M+5s) with 1s and 3s ending in line up/down middle facing partner (Men face up)
25-32 1s and 3s ¾ turn RH and cast 1 place on opposite sides then turn RH 1½ times. 24153

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


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The River Ness is a river flowing from Loch Ness in Scotland, north to Inverness and the Moray Firth.

River Ness
The River Ness Seen From Inverness City Center 2012


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