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Long Frank's Reel

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LONG FRANK'S REEL (R8x32) 3C (4C set) David G Queen Ribble Valley Book

1- 8 1s cross down to dance mirror reels of 3 on opposite sides (2s out/up, 3s in/up). 1s meet at top and take nearer hands, 2s face out. 1(2)3
9-16 1s dance down to 2nd place facing out while 2s cast up to 1st place, 1s+3s turn (1M+3L RH, 1L+3M LH); 1s+2s turn 1½ giving other hand. (1)23
17-24 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 down round 2s; 1s+2s dance RH across remaining in middle ready for...
25-32 1s+2s dance Allepouse (1s dance path of normal Allemande as 2s Poussette to change places). 213

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


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