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For A Special Lady

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FOR A SPECIAL LADY (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Ute Hoppmann-Lacour

1- 8 1s+2s set and rotate:
 Set, rotate singly and dance on 1 place clockwise, change places RH on sides and dance on 1 place to end 1M leading with 1L following facing 2M (1st place)
9-16 1s dance ½ Alternating Tandem Reel, 1M leading RSh to 2M 1s+2nd corners repeat, 1L leading RSh to 3M to start. 1s end in centre facing down (1L on 1M's right)
17-24 1s lead down, cast up, dance up to top and cast to 2nd place opposite sides while 3s+2s dance R&L up/down. (3)(1)(2)
25-32 3s+1s+2s set and link for 3 twice. 213

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


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This strathspey, For A Special Lady, was devised by Ute Hoppmann-Lacour for the 60th birthday of the special lady, Barbara Orfeld.

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