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The Longest Day

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THE LONGEST DAY (S4x32) 4C Set Ewan Galloway Dances of Valour

1- 8 1s lead down to 4th place (2s+3s step up 3-4); 1s cast up round 4s and turn 3s (Ladies LH, Men RH) to finish in 3rd place facing down, 3s facing up
9-16 All dance mirror reels of 3 on sides (LSh on Ladies' side, RSh on Men's side). 2314
17-20 2s+3s set and turn partner RH while 1s+4s set and link. 2341
21-24 2s+3s also 4s+1s chase clockwise round back to place. Ladies face down, Men face up. 2341
25-28 Ladies dance up side while Men dance down side (2 bars), all turn about and dance back to place
29-32 All turn partner LH. 2341

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


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