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Last Orders

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LAST ORDERS (S8x32) 3C (4C set) James (Jim) Stott Stagger Inn

1- 8 1s+2s dance Chain and Turn:
 1- 2 1M+2L turn ¾ RH to face 1L and 2M on diagonal
 3- 4 1L+2L also 1M+2M change places LH, 2L+1M face each other in the centre
 5- 8 1L+2M turn 1¼ RH to finish 1L in 2L place. 2M in 1M place. 213
9-16 2s+1s+3s set and rotate for 3 couples:
All set and rotate singly and chase clockwise to form lines of 3 across (Men facing down and Ladies up) all change places RH with partner and chase clockwise to own sides. 312
17-24 1s pass LSh to dance ½ RSh diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners; 1s pass LSh to dance ½ RSh diagonal reel of 4 with 2nd corners. 1s pass RSh to 2nd place own sides. (2)1(3)
25-32 2s+3s dance ½ Double Fig of 8 round 1s (2s cross down, 3s cast up to start); 2s+1s+3s turn partner 2H

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


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