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Floating On Air

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FLOATING ON AIR (S8x32) 3C (4C set) John Drewry Bankhead Book 5

1- 8 1s+2s set, petronella turn, set and turn partners 2H
9-16 1s+2s dance reel of 4 in middle
17-24 1s+2s dance Highland Schottische Poussette:
 1s set Highland Schottische step with both hands joined dance out to Men's side while 2s set and dance out to Ladies' side. Both couples end with a ¼ turn to right
 1s dance Highland Schottische down Men's side while 2s dance up Ladies' side, both couples end with a ¼ turn to right
 2s+1s dance Highland Schottische into centre to reform line of 4 in middle
 2s+1s ¾ turn partners with 2H, 2s to own sides and 1s end facing 2nd corners
25-32 1s dance pass and turn with 2nd corners, turn RH and dance pass and turn with 1st corners, 1s dance to 2nd place own sides

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


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