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Books And Needles

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Books And Needles (J4x32) 4C (4C set) 32 Bar Jig For 4 Couples In A 4 Couple Set, Devised By Antje and Colin Böttcher, 2023.

1- 8 1st couple turn right hand and cast down as 2nd couple step up
 Dance down below 3rd couple and cast up to finish in second place. 2134
9-16 Mirror reels of four on the sidelines, 1st and 4th couples beginning in and up
 Men give left shoulder and ladies give right shoulder to begin
17-24 1st, 3rd, and 4th couples set and rotate. 2431
25-32 4th man followed by 3rd man dances half figure of eight up around 2nd lady
 Meanwhile, 3rd lady followed by 4th lady dances half figure of eight down around 1st man. 2(3)(4)1
 3rd and 4th couples dance half turn right hand and cast away to sidelines. 2341

(WEECRIB)


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This dance is dedicated to Susanne Grimberg to celebrate her 40th birthday, March 2023.

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