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The Orkney Longhouse

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THE ORKNEY LONGHOUSE (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Gaye Collin, 2016

1- 6 1s+2s set, turn partners RH (4 bars)
7- 8 1s set while 2s set advancing to face down in centre with RH joined
9-16 1s dance down and back while 2s cross down into Fig of 8 round 3s. 1s+2s end in Promenade hold facing up
17-24 1s+2s dance Allemande
25-32 1s+2s+3s advance and retire and turn partners RH. 213

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


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