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Ring In The New

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RING IN THE NEW (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Jo Hamilton Let's All Dance

1- 8 All circle 6H round and back
9-16 1s set, cast 1 place (2s step up 3-4). 2s+1s+3s turn RH
17-24 2s+1s+3s advance and retire; 2s+1s+3s cross RH
25-32 2s+1s+3s advance and retire, 2s+1s+3s chase clockwise ½ way round. 312

Note: unusual progression. Could 'and set' have been forgotten in the original description for [23-24]?

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


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