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Lightning At Dawn

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LIGHTNING AT DAWN (J4x32) 4C set Ann Robertson 2011 Berkhamsted Diamond Collection

1- 4 1s+2s+3s set to partner. 1s cast while 2s dance up nearer hands joined and face down while 3s dance in, touch nearer hand and loop down to face up
5- 8 1L+2s 1M+3s dance ½ LSh reels of 3 across. (2)(1)(3)4
9-12 1s+3s+4s repeat bars 1-8 (to begin, 1s cast, 3s in/up, 4s in/down) to end (2)31(4)
13-16 1L+4s also 1M+3s dance ½ LSh reels of 3 across. (2)31(4)
17-20 1s followed by 3s dance below 4s and cast up to finish, 1s in 2nd place and 3s in 3rd place. (2)13(4)
21-24 1s+3s cross RH, 2s+1s change LH on the sides. (1)(2)(3)(4)
25-32 1s+2s set and dance ½ RH across; 1s+3s dance ½ LH across, 1s+4s dance ½ RH across. 2341

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


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