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Bouquets

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BOUQUETS (S3x32) 3C Set Yoko Akamatsu Tokai Branch 25th Anniversary

1- 8 1s+2s dance Rose Progression:
 1- 2 1M+2L set as 1L+2M change places RH
 3- 4 1M+2L ½ turn 2H as 2M and 1L dance into partner's place
 5- 6 2L+1M cast into each other's place as 1L+2M ½ turn 2H
 7- 8 2L and 1M dance into 1st/2nd places own sides as 2M and 1L cast to right
9-16 2s+1s+3s turn partners 2H, 1s remaining in centre nearer hands joined facing up; 1s dance up and cast to 2nd place own side
17-22 2s+1s+3s dance mirror reels of 3 on the sides, (2s out/down, 1s in/down and 3s out/up), 2s end in 1st place
23-24 1s+3s continue path of reel, 1s dancing down, while 3s cast up. 231
25-32 All set, circle 6H round to left, all dance into centre, pull back RSh and spiral out to own sides. 231

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


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