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The Branches Of The Yew Are Evergreen

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THE BRANCHES OF THE YEW ARE EVERGREEN (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Lydia Hedge Further Ado

1- 8 1s dance down middle (2s step up 3-4); 1s turn 2H (2 bars) and dance up to 2nd place remaining in centre. 2s and 3s step in bar 8
9-16 2s+1s+3s dance Allemande
17-24 3s+1s+2s dance set and link for 3 couples twice. (2)(1)(3)
25-32 1L+2s (at top) and 1M+3s dance ½ RSh reels of 3 across; 2s+1s+3s turn partners 2H

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


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