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The Counter

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THE COUNTER (R8x32) 3C (4C set) David G Queen Ribble Valley 30th Anniversary

1- 8 1s dance down, cast up round 3s to 2nd place (2s step up 3-4); 1s turn 2s (Ladies RH, Men LH). 1s face in/down, 2s facing out/down
9-16 Mirror reels of 3, 1s cross down to opposite sides, 2s dance out/down, 3s dance out/up. Bar 13: 1s cross up to continue reel on own side. 1s dance towards 1st corners
17-24 1s+1st corner dance Corner pass and turn, 1s pass RSh; 1s+2nd corners repeat, 1s pass RSh to 2nd place own side
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back

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


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