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Returning The Keys

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RETURNING THE KEYS (R8X32) 3C (4C Set) Hila Lenz, Peter Sakurai and Dave Clelland, 2024

1- 4 1s cross RH, cast 2 places (2s+3s step up) 23(1)
5- 8 2s+3s+1s dance ½ Grand Chain (1 bar/hand, 1s cross RH, 2s+3s change places on side to start). 1(3)(2)
9-16 All dance reels of 3 on sides (1s+3s pass RSh to start)
17-24 1s+3s dance Set and Rotate. (3)1(2)
25-32 All chase clockwise ½ round; 1s turn 1½ RH. 213

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


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