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Leith Meets Edinburgh

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Leith Meets Edinburgh (R8x32) 3C (4C set) 32 Bar Reel For 3 Couples In A 4 Couple Set, Devised By Louis Emslie.

1- 8 1st and 2nd couples dance half a double figure of eight, 1st couple crossing down, 2nd couple dancing up
 1st and 2nd couples turn taking easiest hands on the sidelines. (1)(2)3
9-16 1st couple lead down as 2nd couple cast up and follow
 2nd and 1st couples change sides, ladies passing under joined arms and above men
 Lead up to finish. 213
17-24 Mirror reels of three on the sidelines, 2nd couple out and down, 1st couple up the centre
 2nd couple finish facing out. 213
25-32 2nd and 1st couples turn both hands on the sidelines
 1st and 3rd couples turn easiest hands on the sidelines to finish. 213

(WEECRIB)


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Bars 1-8 form an Espagnole, danced up and down.

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