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The Rakish Highlandman

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THE RAKISH HIGHLANDMAN (J8x40) 3C (4C set) Thomas Wilson RSCDS Book 19

1- 8 1s+2s+3s dance RSh reels of 3 on own sides
9-16 1s lead down the middle and back to top
17-24 1s+2s dance Allemande 1s end facing 1st corners
25-32 1s turn 1st corners RH and turn partner LH, turn 2nd corners RH and pass partner RSh to end in Double Triangle position
33-40 1s dance Double Triangles

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


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The Rakish Highlandman is a Scottish Country Dance published by Wilson in 1816 and interpreted by RSCDS in book 19, 1957.

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