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Partnerships

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PARTNERSHIPS (R5x32) 5C set Elaine Wilde Croydon 50th Anniversary

1- 8 1s+2s also 4s+5s dance RH across and LH back while 3s cross RH and dance clockwise ½ way back to own place
9-16 3M dances reel of 3 with 1M+2M giving LSh to 2M while 3L dances reel of 3 with 4L+5L giving LSh to 4L
17-24 3M dances reel of 3 with 4M+5M (giving RSh to 4M) while 3L dances reel of 3 with 1L+2L (giving RSh to 2L)
25-28 2s and 3s turn RH moving up 1 place while 1M followed by partner casts to 3rd place and crosses over. 23145
29-32 4s and 5s turn RH moving up 1 place while 1M followed by partner casts to 5th place and crosses to own side. 23451

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


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The word "partnership" has its origins in the Middle English period, derived from the Old English word "gefērscipe", which meant "fellowship" or "association."

The term "gefērscipe" itself is a combination of "gefēra", meaning "companion" or "associate", and "-scipe", indicating a state or condition of being.

Over time, the word evolved in Middle English to "partnership", maintaining its essence of denoting a relationship or association between individuals or entities working together for a common purpose.

The concept of partnerships has deep historical roots, reflecting the collaborative nature of human endeavours in various fields such as business, law, and personal relationships.



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