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Harris Tweed

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HARRIS TWEED (S4x32) 4C set Cliff Fryer Imperial Book 5

1- 8 All 4 couples dance RSh reels of 4 on sides
9-12 All dance ½ Grand Chain (1 hand to each step), ending (4)(3)(2)(1). 1s and 4s face out
13-16 4s+3s also 2s+1s dance ½ Double Fig of 8 (4s cast, 3s cross up, 1s cast up, 2s cross down). 4321
17-20 4L (top) and 1M (bottom) cast to opposite end own side while others dance DoSiDo with person diagonally opposite to right, finishing having moved up 1 place on own side. [Ladies' side: 3214; Men's side: 1432]
21-24 Repeat 17-20 from new positions, Lady at top (3L) and Man at bottom (2M) cast down/up while others dance as bars 17-20 to end 2143
25-32 1s+4s+3s ½ turn partner RH and 3 couples dance ½ RH across to own side; 3s+4s+1s turn partner RH. 2341

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


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