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Chuck's Strathspey

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Chuck's Strathspey (S8x32) 3C (4C set) 32 bar Strathspey for 3 Couples in a 4 Couple Set, devised by Frank Wu, 2013, Published In Celebrating 50 Years (Los Angeles).

1- 8 1st and 2nd couples set
 1st couple turn right hand halfway into promenade hold facing 3rd man while 2nd couple cast up
 2nd lady, 1st couple, and 3rd man dance half right shoulder diagonal reel of three, 1st couple finishing facing 3rd lady
9-16 2nd man, 1st couple, and 3rd lady dance half right shoulder diagonal reel of three
 1st couple finish facing up in promenade hold
 1st couple dance to the top and cast into second place as 3rd couple step up. (3)1(2)
17-24 1st and 2nd couples dance half double figure of eight, 1st couple crossing down as 2nd couple cast up
 3rd and 1st couples dance half double figure of eight, 1st couple crossing up as 3rd couple cast down. 312
25-32 3rd, 1st, and 2nd couples dance a three-couple knot. 213

(WEECRIB)


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This dance is in memory of Chuck Olsen of the RSCDS Orange County Branch.

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