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Janet Johnston's Strathspey

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Janet Johnston's Strathspey (S4x32) 4C (4C set) 32 bar Strathspey for 4 Couples in a 4 Couple Set, devised by Ute Hoppmann-Lacour, 2009.

1- 8 1st and 2nd couples, and 3rd and 4th couples, dance an Espagnole, finishing facing up and down. 2143
9-16 Right shoulder reels of four on the sidelines
 1st and 4th couples finish back to back, facing corners diagonally
17-24 1st and 4th couples dance set to corners and partner for four bars
 Finish facing partner
 1st and 4th couples dance left hands across, finishing on the sidelines facing anticlockwise
25-32 1st and 4th couples chase halfway anticlockwise to opposite sidelines
 Meanwhile, corners advance and retire
 4th and 1st couples turn partner 1½ times left hand to finish. 2413

(WEECRIB)


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