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Salute To Robert Burns

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SALUTE TO ROBERT BURNS (R4x32) 4C set Ann Campbell St Andrews of Brampton Book

1- 8 1s dance Figures of 8 on sides round 2s+3s (RSh to 2s to start)
9-16 All dance RSh reels of 4 on sides
17-24 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance RH across and LH back
25-32 1s ½ turn LH, dance in prom hold to bottom (2s+3s+4s step up bars 27-28) and turn RH 1½ times

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


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Robert Burns (1759-1796) was a Scottish poet and lyricist, is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide.

Robert Burns Portrait
"Portrait Of Burns" Alexander Nasmyth (1758-1840), c. 1787


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