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On The Cusp

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ON THE CUSP (S4x32) 4C Set Holly Boyd, 2026

1- 8 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance ½ R&L; 2s+1s also 4s+3s set and link. (1)(2)(3)(4)
9-16 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance RH across; all 4 couples chase clockwise ½ round to own side. 4321
17-24 All set, 3s (3L leading) and 1s (1M leading) chase clockwise ½ round behind 2s to 3rd/2nd place in centre and pass partner RSh to own side. 4123
25-32 All circle 8H round and back
Note: Bars 21-24 should be loops describing yin - yang symbol

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


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