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A Gin And Tonic

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A GIN AND TONIC (M-(S96+R96)) 3C set Gordon Scott Three Hands Across

Strathspey
1- 8 1s+2s dance Espagnole:
 1-2 1s+2s cross (Ladies lead across RH passing between Men) with Ladies changing places RH
 3-4 1s+2s cross back (Men lead across RH between Ladies) with Men changing places RH
 5-8 2s turn RH as 1s turn LH to face 1st corners
9-16 1s turn 1st corner, partner, 2nd corner and partner
17-24 1s reels of 3 on opposite sides, LSh to 1st corners to start
25-32 1s turn RH, cast, ½ Fig of 8 through 3s

Repeat twice as Strathspey then three times as Reel

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


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