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Rothesay Country Dance

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ROTHESAY COUNTRY DANCE (J8x48) 2C (4C set) RSCDS Book 6

1- 8 1s lead down the middle and back to top
9-16 1s set, ½ turn 2H to face 2s on sides, turn 2s RH 1½ times ending in 2nd place opposite sides and 2s in 1st places
17-24 2s+1s dance R&L
25-32 2s+1s dance ½ Ladies' Chain, 1s and 2s turn partners RH back to original places
33-40 1s+2s circle 4H round and back
41-48 1s+2s dance Poussette. 2 1

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


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The town of Rothesay is the principal town on the Isle of Bute, Scotland.

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