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The Middleton Medley

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THE MIDDLETON MEDLEY (M-8x(S16+J16)) 3C (4C set) Robert M Campbell RSCDS Book 22

Strathspey
1- 8 1s dance down below 3s and cast back to places, 1s+2s turn RH and change places LH with 2s on own sides
9-16 1s set advancing and face 1st corner, turn 1st corner RH, turn 2nd corner LH and turn partner RH to face 1st corners

Jig
1- 8 1s set to 1st corner, set to each other across the dance (as in 'Hello-Goodbye') and turn partner with 2H to end facing 2nd corners
9-16 Set to 2nd corner moving to place between 2s/3s (as in 'Hello-Goodbye'), set to partner and turn 2H to end in 2nd place own sides

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


Dance Notes

Some editions of RSCDS Book 22 and the original 'Silver Anniversary Booklet' (Hamilton Ontario RSCDS) have 'Reel' for the second part of the medley.

Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams


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