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The Breathalyser

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THE BREATHALYSER (J8x32) 3C (4C set) John Drewry Greenburn Book 2

1- 8 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 round 2s and ½ reel of 3 on sides dancing in and down to start
9-16 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 up round 2s and ½ reel of 3 on sides dancing in and up to start
17-24 1s cross RH, cast 1 place, dance RH across (Man with 2s and Lady with 3s) and cross passing LSh to...
25-32 1s circle 3H round to left (Man with 3s and Lady with 2s), 2s+1s+3s turn RH

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


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