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For King And Country

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FOR KING AND COUNTRY (S8x32) 3C (4C set) John Wilkinson Dances of Valour

1- 8 1s set to partner and cross RH; 1s set and cast (2s step up). 2(1)3
9-12 1s set and Petronella turn to finish 1M between 2s at top, 1L between 3s while 2L+3M ½ turn (2H), pull back RSh, dance out to opposite corner and all 3 couples finish facing clockwise
13-16 1s, 2s and 3s chase ½ round into lines of 3 across (Ladies at top, Men at bottom)
17-20 1s set and Petronella turn to finish with 1s in 2nd place, opposite side, while 2M+3L ½ turn 2H, dance out to opposite corner and all 3 couples finish facing clockwise
21-24 1s+2s+3s chase ½ round, 2s and 3s ½ turn RH to own side, all in centre facing up. 312
25-32 3s+1s+2s dance Allemande. 213

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


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