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THE QUINTE GATHERING (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Craig Williams Coast to Coast with Scotch Mist

1- 8 1s+2s+3s dance reels of 3 on sides, each couple crossing to opposite side from top place (2s out/up, 1s cross down, 3s in/up to start)
9-12 2s dance up to 1st place as 1s cross down LH and cast to Right (1L down round 3L place, 1M up round 1M place)
13-16 1s cross RH up/down middle, cast to Right (1L round 1L place, 1M round 3M place). End joining LH with partner facing 1st corner positions
17-24 1s dance Corner Targe:
 17-20 corners chase clockwise to next corner while 1s ¾ turn LH. 1s turn 3rd corner position RH (1M+3L, 1L+2M) while 2nd corners set
 21-24 corners chase clockwise to next corner while 1s ¾ turn LH. 1s turn 2nd corners position RH (1M+3L, 1L+2M) to end in 2nd place opposite sides while 2nd corners set. 3(1)2
25-28 1s dance ½ LSh reels of 3 on opposite sides (1M down, LSh to 2L, 1L up, LSh to 3M)
29-32 1s dance ½ Fig of 8, 1M up round 2s, 1L down round 3s to end in 2nd place own side

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


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