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The Black Bear (Galbraith)

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THE BLACK BEAR (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Ian C J Galbraith Berkhamsted Golden Jubilee Book

1- 8 1s+2s set and dance RH across ½ way, set again then 2s turn LH to sides while 1s turn LH to face 1st corners
9-16 1s dance 'Hello-Goodbye' setting finishing with Petronella turn to end facing 3rd corner
17-24 1s dance ½ diagonal reel with 3rd corners, pass RSh to dance ½ diagonal reel with 4th corners ending 2nd place own sides
25-32 1s dance diagonal R&L (Man down, Lady up). 213

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


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