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The Marchioness Of Blandford's Reel

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THE MARCHIONESS OF BLANDFORD'S REEL (J8x48) 2C (4C set) William Campbell RSCDS Book 21

1- 8 1s+2s set, cross RH, set and cross back RH
9-16 1s lead down the middle and back to top
17-24 1s+2s dance ½ RH across, set, dance ½ LH across and set
25-32 1s+2s dance All Round Poussette
33-40 1s+2s circle 4H round and back
41-48 1s+2s dance Allemande

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


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The Marchioness of Blandford's Reel is a Scottish Country Dance published by William Campbell in c. 1795 and interpreted by the RSCDS in Book 21, published 1961.

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