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The Pride Of Paris

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THE PRIDE OF PARIS (R8x40) 3C (4C set) Francis Walduck From the Danube to the Liffey

1- 8 1s set, turn RH and cast (2s step up); 1s cross LH and face out. 2(1)3
9-16 1M+2s and 1L+3s dance reels of 3 across (LSh to 2nd corner to start). 1s end BtoB in centre 1M facing up, 1L facing down (as Double Triangles)
17-24 1s dance "The Swivel":
 17-20 All set as in Double Triangles, 1s pulling back RSh to face partner, 1s join 2H, set ½ turning to change places
 21-24 1s Retire into lines of 3 across (1M between 3s, 1L between 2s), All set
25-32 1s dance reels of 3 on sides (LSh to 2nd corner to start) and cross passing RSh to 2nd place own side. 213
33-40 2s+1s+3s circle 6H ½ round, pull back LSh and chase anticlockwise back to place

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


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