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The Black Haired Lassie

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THE BLACK HAIRED LASSIE (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Carolyn Hunt Let's All Dance Too

1- 8 1s dance reflection (mirror) reels of 3 on own sides (1s in and down to start)
9-16 1s cross RH and cast 1 place, 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 round 2s to end facing 1st corners
17-24 1s turn corners RH and passing RSh to face 2nd corners, 1s turn corners RH and pass partner RSh to 2nd place own sides
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back

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


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