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Wasn't It A Party!

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WASN'T IT A PARTY (J4x32) 4C set Marie Boehmer Cameo Collection 11

1- 8 1s and 4s cross RH and cast in 1 place, 1s and 4s dance ½ Figs of 8 round end couples and end in line up/down middle holding hands (RH to partner)
9-12 2s facing down give nearer hand to 1M as 3s face up giving nearer hand to 4L and all set, 1s and 4s ½ turn partner RH while 2s+3s set
13-16 2s facing down give nearer hand to 1L as 3s face up giving nearer hand to 4M and all set, 1s and 4s ½ turn partner RH while 2s+3s set
17-24 1L followed by 4L cast up round 2M, cross down and cast round 3L while 4M followed by 1M cast down round 3L, cross up and cast round 2M for...
25-32 1s+4s dance ½ reel of 4 up/down middle (giving RSh to partner); 4s+1s turn partners RH 1¼ times. 2413

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


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