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Cork Hornpipe

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CORK HORNPIPE (R8x32) 2C (4C set) John W Mitchell Whetherly Book 2

1- 8 2s followed by 1s lead down; 1s followed by 2s lead up, remaining in middle 2H joined ready for...
9-16 1s+2s dance 6 bars of Poussette, Bar 14: 2s+1s ¼ turn 2H into line up/down middle then turn partner RH once round. 2 1 with Ladies facing down, Men up
17-24 2s+1s dance reel of 4 up/down centre ending in centre facing own side, all joining nearer hands
25-32 2s+1s Balance-in-Line and ½ turn partner RH; 2s+1s Balance-in-Line and turn ¾ RH to own sides

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


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