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Weary Willie's Reel

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WEARY WILLIE'S REEL (R4x32) 4C set Ian Barbour
3s and 4s start on opposite sides

1- 8 1s and 4s set, cast into centre and dance RH across 1¼ way to end with 1s on Ladies' side and 4s on Men's side
9-16 All set and link for 4 twice (as 3 couple set and link but 3 dancers cast and chase clockwise)
17-24 1s+4s dance RH across 1¼ way to end 3142 with 4s and 2s on opposite sides, all turn partner RH
25-32 All circle 8H round and back

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


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