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Lauraine's Delight

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LAURAINE'S DELIGHT (R3x48) 3C set John Brenchley Kangaroo Paw

1- 8 2s ½ turn RH twirl and dance out, 2s dance clockwise to ends and dance in (up/down) while 1s and 3s ½ turn RH twirl and dance out
9-16 2s turn LH 1½ times while 2s and 3s dance clockwise ½ way, 2s dance RH across (2M with 3s at top, 2L with 1s) to end facing 3rd corner (position)
17-24 2s dance diagonal reel of 4 with 3rd corners and end passing LSh to face 2nd corner (position)
25-32 2s dance diagonal reel of 4 with 2nd corners and ending 2nd place own sides. 321
33-40 3s+2s ½ turn partners RH and dance RH across ½ way, 3s+1s ½ turn partners RH and dance RH across ½ way. 213
41-48 All set and cross RH, all chase clockwise ½ way. 312

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


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