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Wyn's Fancy

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WYN'S FANCY (S4x32) 4C John Brenchley RSCDS Western Australia

1- 8 1s cross RH, cast (2s step up 3-4). 2s+1s dance LH across, Men end facing out
9-16 RSh reels of 3 on sides (6 bars), 1s+3s passing RSh to start. 1M+3L also 1L+3M turn ½ RH to end in prom hold 1M+3L facing diagonal up, 1L+3M diagonal down
17-24 LSh reels of 3 across, 1M+3L pass 2M LSh while 1L+3M pass 4L LSh to start
25-32 1s cross RH, cast (4s step up 27-28). 4s+1s dance LH across

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


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This dance was devised by John Brenchley to celebrate the 90th birthday of Western Australian teacher, Wyn Caldwell in January 2016.
Photo of Wyn and John
Wyn Caldwell And John Brenchley At The Time The Dance Was Presented To Her, In January 2016


Image copyright Wyn Caldwell, John Brenchley, all rights reserved, reproduced here with kind permission, 2023.

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