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For A Golden Couple

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FOR A GOLDEN COUPLE (S4x32) 4C Set Ian Shepherd, 2026
2 chords - on 2nd chord 3s and 4s cross to opposite sides

1- 8 1s+2s also 3s+4s Petronella in Tandem, Men BtoB facing Ladies at ends and all set; Ladies dance under arches made by Men who dance to ends and all cast to their right. (1)(2)34
9-16 2s+3s dance Circulating Knot:
 2s and 3s ½ turn RH into Allemande hold (2s facing up, 3s facing down), dance path of Knot (2s down Men's side, 3s up Ladies' side)
 2s and 3s turn partner LH. (1)(3)24
17-24 1s+3s also 2s+4s set and link; all dance ½ RSh reels of 4 on sides. 24(1)(3)
25-32 All set, all turn partner 2H opening out; 2s+4s also 1s+3s circle 4 hands round to left. 24(1)(3)

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


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