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A Smile Says It All

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A SMILE SAYS IT ALL (J8x40) 3C (4C set) Rebecca Fant Atlanta Branch 50th Anniversary

1- 4 1s+2s turn on sides (Men RH, Ladies LH) bringing 1s into middle BtoB (Double Triangle position) and all set. 1s retain hands with 3s
5- 8 1s+3s ½ turn bringing 1s into middle BtoB and all set
9-12 1s dance up to between 2s and face up, 2s face down, 1s Balance-in-Line with 2s while 3s cast to 3rd place
13-16 2s+1s turn, 1s passing LSh to face 1st corners
17-24 RSh reels of 3 on sides (1s pass 1st corner RSh to start (1M out/ down, 1L out/up). 1s end BtoB facing 1st corners
25-32 1s dance 'Hello-Goodbye' setting ending with Petronella turn to 2nd place own side
33-40 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back. 213

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


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This dance was devised in 2026 by Rebecca Fant, Chairman of RSCDS Atlanta Branch, in celebration of the branch's 50th anniversary.
Coffee with a smile


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