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The Corner House Jig

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THE CORNER HOUSE JIG (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Derek Haynes Carnforth Collection 3

1- 8 1s cross RH, cast 1 place, dance ½ Figs of 8 (Lady round 2s and Man round 3s) to end facing 1st corners
9-24 1s dance 4 x ½ reels with corners (as Mairi's Wedding) while standing corners in each ½ reel chase round clockwise to opposite corner
25-32 1s pass LSh to dance RH across (Lady with 2s and Man with 3s), pass RSh to dance LH across with other couple and 1s end in 2nd places own sides

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


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