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The Potter's Wheel

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THE POTTER'S WHEEL (R4x32) 4C set Jane Harries Third Sheaf Collection

1- 8 2s+3s circle 4H round to Left. 2s dance up, cast to 2nd place while 3s dance down, cast up to 3rd place
9-16 2s+3s dance RH across. 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance LH across
17-24 Reels of 4 on sides (1s+2s and 3s+4s pass LSh to start)
25-32 1s+2s change places LH, 1s+3s change places RH, 1s+4s change place LH. All set

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


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