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(In The) Necker Time

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(In The) Necker Time (R8x32) 32 bar Reel for 3 Couples in a 4 Couple Set, devised by Colin Anderson, 2025.

1- 8 1s set and cast (2s move up). 1s petronella to face each other, then set advancing to 2nd corners
9-16 1s turn 2nd corner RH, partner LH, 1st corner RH, partner LH ending ready to balance with 3rd corners
17-24 Balance with 3rd corners. 1s keep LH and move to 4th corners. Balance with 4th corners and move to 1st corners. Balance with 1st corners. 1s turn LH to 2nd place own side facing out
25-32 Reels of 3 on own sides 1M LSh down with 3rd man, 1W LSh up with 2nd woman

(Dance crib compiled by the deviser, Colin Anderson, 2025)


Keith Rose's Crib Diagram


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This dance was devised for Fiona Wilkie and Michael Lawson leaving Geneva.

Muriel Johnstone composed the music for this dance.



Published in (In The) Necker Time, reproduced here with the kind permission of the deviser, Colin Anderson.

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