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The Countess Of Elgin

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THE COUNTESS OF ELGIN (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Janet Johnston (2017) RSCDS Dunfermline 90th Anniversary Dances (14)

1- 8 1s+2s set, dance RH across once round, 1M+2M and 1L+2L ½ turn RH to change places. 1M and 2L face out
9-16 2s+1s+3s dance LSh reels of 3 on sides (1s+3s pass LSh). 1s end facing 1st corners
17-24 1s set to 1st corners, set to 2nd corners, pull back RSh to finish in 2nd place opposite sides. 2s+1s+3s advance and retire (Bar 22: 1s ½ turn 2H and Retire to own sides)
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back. 213

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


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