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Our Friend Robert

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OUR FRIEND ROBERT (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Stephen Webb Berkhamsted Diamond Collection

1- 8 1s cross RH and cast to 2nd place; 1s turn once LH to opposite sides (2s step up 3-4), all set
9-16 2s+1s+3s ½ turn RH, twirl and chase ½ way round clockwise, 1s finish RSh to RSh in middle facing 4th corner
17-24 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 4th corners, pass RSh; 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners. 1s finish between those corners facing up/down
25-32 1s ¾ turn RH to opposite sides, 2s+1s+3s set; 2s+1s+3s turn RH 1½ times

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


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