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Chesterton

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CHESTERTON (The Spinning Wheel) (S8x32) 2C (4C set) Jackie Johnstone Loreburn Book 2

1- 8 1s set to 2s on sides and set to partners, 1s turn RH 1½ times and cast 1 place while 2s turn RH (once) and lead up to top
9-16 2s+1s dance RH across and LH back BUT on 2nd and 4th bars Ladies cast behind partner while on 5th and 7th bar Men cast behind Ladies to end 2(1)
17-24 1s+2s dance Ladies' Chain
25-32 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 round 2s and turn RH

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


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