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Slugs And Snails

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SLUGS AND SNAILS (R8x32) 2C (4C set) Chris Ronald Formation Foundations

1- 8 1s lead down middle and back up to place
9-16 1s set, cast (2s step up), dance ½ Fig of 8 up round 2s
17-24 2s+1s dance Men's Chain
25-32 1s set, ½ turn RH and face up; 1s dance up to top and cast to 2nd place

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


Dance Notes

Can be danced as a Strathspey, a Reel or a Jig.
In strathspey time ½ turn 2H bars 27-28.

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