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The Lass Of Richmond Hill

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THE LASS OF RICHMOND HILL (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Fiona Turnbull Richmond Anniversary Book

1- 8 1s lead down the middle and back to top
9-16 1s cast 1 place (2s step up) and cross passing LSh, cast round 1st corner and turn partner LH to face 1st corners
17-32 1s dance Corner Chain with 1st and 2nd corners:
 1s change places RH with 1st corners, 1st corners turn LH in centre and return to places giving RH to 1s who turn LH in centre to face 2nd corners
 1s change places RH with 2nd corners, 2nd corners turn LH in centre and return to places giving RH to 1s and 1s end with ½ turn LH to end 2nd place own sides

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


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Dance Information

The Lass of Richmond Hill can be called the Richmond RSCDS (North Yorkshire) branch dance, first published in Richmond Anniversary Book 1952-1992.

It was devised by Fiona Turnbull, one of Richmond RSCDS members, a RSCDS teacher and honorary president.

Suggested music: The Lass of Richmond Hill played by Andrew Lyon's Band (Scottish Measure Scottish Country Dance Band).

Richmond Hill, Yorkshire - Information Video

Richmond Hill, North Yorkshire
Markington Beck Flowing Below Low Bridge Near Richmond Hill, North Yorkshire


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