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The Burdens Of Bude

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THE BURDENS OF BUDE (R4x32) 4C set Shelagh Dempsey

1- 8 1s and 4s dance ½ Figs of 8 round 2s/3s, 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance ½ RH across and 1s+4s dance ½ LH across while 2s and 3s ½ turn RH. 2(4)(1)3
9-16 2s+4s also 1s+3s dance ½ RH across then 2s+3s dance ½ LH across while 4s and 1s cross RH to form St Andrews Cross, all set and ½ turn corners RH
17-24 1s+4s dance 'Hello-Goodbye' setting and end facing opposite corners
25-32 1s and 4s lead out ends and cast back to middle, 1s+4s circle 4H ½ way round. 3142

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


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