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The Golden Gaels Reel

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THE GOLDEN GAELS REEL (R8x32) 3C (4C set) John S Trew Martello Tower 3

1- 8 1s turn RH, cast 1 place and turn RH to end facing out (Man up and Lady down)
9-16 1s dance reels of 3 on own sides and all 3 couples end in prom hold facing up
17-24 2s+1s+3s Promenade to end 1s facing up in middle (2nd place) with 2s and 3s facing each other on sides
25-32 1s dance up between 2s and dance a full Fig of 8 on sides as 2s+3s dance R&L starting by changing places RH on sides

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


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