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The Howe O' Fife

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The Howe O' Fife (S3x32) 3C (3C set) 32 bar Strathspey for 3 Couples in a 3 Couple Set, devised by Barry Priddey, Published In The Lone Sheiling Book Of SCD.

1- 8 All set
 Turn partner both hands halfway and face up, nearer hands joined
 1st couple dance up a litle, cast down to third place on opposite side and dance up to face first corner position
 Meanwhile, 2nd couple follow, dance up, and cast down to third place on opposite side
 Meanwhile, 3rd couple follow, dance up to the top, and cast down to first place on opposite side
9-16 Dance six bars of Set to Corners (positions) and Partner
 On bar 14, 1st couple pull right shoulder back on second diagonal, right shoulder to partner
 1st couple turn partner right hand to face third corner position
17-24 Dance half reel of four on first diagonal, passing right shoulder
 Dance half reel of four on second diagonal. 213
25-32 1st and 3rd couples dance a tourbillon. 231

(WEECRIB)


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