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Farewell To Forty-Nine

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FAREWELL TO FORTY-NINE (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Bonn and Cologne SCD Groups 2014

1- 8 1s set, cast (2 step up). 1s turn RH, cast up (2s step down)
9-12 1s+2s change places on sides (Ladies LH, Men RH), 1s with polite turn to face partner and 1s+2s set
13-16 1s+3s turn once round (Ladies LH, Men RH) 213
17-20 1s petronella turn to lines across, 1M between 3s, 1L between 2s and all set
21-24 All ½ turn opposite dancer RH, pull back RSh (twirl) and dance up/down to lines across, 1M+3s at top, 1L+2s in 3rd place
25-32 All set and link for 3 ending (3)(1)(2). 1s birl (or RH turn 1½) to own sides 2nd place while 3s and 2s chase clockwise ½ round. 213

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


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