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The 'Martram'

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THE 'MARTRAM' (S5x32) 5C set P Cashmore Croydon 50th Anniversary

1- 8 1s+2s also 3s+4s set and rotate:
 Set, rotate singly and dance on 1 place clockwise, change places RH on sides and dance on 1 place to own sides. 2143
9-16 1L+3M dance Fig of 8 round 4s while 1M dances reel of 3 with 2s (RSh to 2L) also 3L dances reel of 3 with 5s (RSh to 5M)
17-24 1M+3L dance Fig of 8 round 4s while 1L dances reel of 3 with 2s (LSh to 2M) also 3M dances reel of 3 with 5s (LSh to 5L)
25-32 All set, 1s and 3s cast 1 place and all advance and retire

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


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