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Duke Of Hamilton's Reel

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DUKE OF HAMILTON'S REEL (S8x32) 3C (4C set) RSCDS Book 5

1- 8 1M+2L and 1L+2M turn RH 1½ times end on sides with 1s in 2nd place opposite sides, 1s+2s turn LH 1s end on own sides in centre facing up
9-16 1s dance up, set, cast down 1 place and turn 2H to face 1st corners
17-24 1s set to and turn 1st corner; set to and turn 2nd corner ending in 2nd place opposite sides
25-32 2s+1s+3s advance and retire; 1s turn 2H 1½ times to 2nd place own side

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


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