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The Markinch Mars Bar King

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THE MARKINCH MARS BAR KING (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Margo Priestly In Honour Of Volume 1

1- 8 1s set, cast (2s step up); 1s dance ½ Fig 8 up round 2s
9-16 1s dance 6 bar RSh reels of 3 on sides (1L down RSh to 3M, 1M up RSh to 2L), 1s cross to 2nd place own side facing out
17-24 Promenade (Chaperoned) Chain progression:
 17-18 2s and 3s ¾ turn partner RH into middle while 1s dance clockwise ¼ round the set picking up 2L/3M...
 19-22 who promenade ½ way clockwise while middle people (2M + 3L) turn LH 1½
 23-24 2s and 3s turn partner RH ¾ to own sides while 1s dance clockwise ¼ round to end in 2nd place. 312
25-32 3s+1s+2s circle 6H ½ round to left; all turn partner 1½ RH. 213

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


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This dance, The Markinch Mars Bar King, was devised by Margo Priestley to celebrate Bill Ewan's 80th Birthday in 2021.

Bill loved his Mars Bars!



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