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Happiness Is

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HAPPINESS IS (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Gaye Collin

1- 4 1s+2s dance ¾ RH across, Ladies dancing into centre facing down closely followed by partners, all facing down
5- 8 1s+2s dance down and cast up round 3s on own side and dance up. 213
9-16 1s set advancing passing LSh and turn 1st corners RH (2 bars); 1s+1st corner dance½ digonal reel of 4. 1s face 2nd corners
17-24 1s+2nd corners set, turn RH; 1s+2nd corners dance ½ diagonal reel of 4. 1s end in 2nd place own side. (3)1(2)
25-32 3s+1s+2s set, 3s and 2s turn RH once round while 1s cross RH (2 bars); all chase clockwise to own side. 213

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


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