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Irene Bennett's Strathspey

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IRENE BENNETT'S STRATHSPEY (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Lewis N Derrick 2003 75 Years Dancing St Andrews

1- 8 1s cross RH and cast 1 place, 1s cross LH and cast left into lines across (1L between 2s and 1M between 3s)
9-16 2s+1s+3s advance and retire (up/down) and circle 6H round to left ½ way
17-20 1s dance ½ diagonal R&L (up/down) with 3M and 2L
21-24 1s dance ½ diagonal R&L (up/down) with 3L and 2M and end omitting polite turn
25-32 1s dance reels of 3 across giving RSh to 2nd corner end in 2nd place own sides and all set

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


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