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My Friend Joe

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MY FRIEND JOE (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Robert M Campbell RSCDS Book 38

1- 8 1s+2s dance the Bourrel and end facing up for Allemande:
 1M+2L set advancing, ¾ turn 2H and twirl to end BtoB (Lady facing up and Man down) while partners chase anticlockwise ½ way
 set and turn RH to face up for Allemande
9-16 2s+1s dance Allemande (5 bars) and dance into middle M turning partners under their right arms to face up, 1s cast and 2s lead up
17-24 2s+1s+3s advance and retire 1 step, cross RH, 1s+3s circle 4H round to left
25-32 2s+1s+3s advance and retire 1 step, cross LH, 2s+1s circle 4H round to right

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


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