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The Young Accordion Man

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THE YOUNG ACCORDION MAN (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Ruth Taylor Stagger Inn

1- 8 1s+2s+3s advance and retire; 1s dance in and cast (2s step up)
9-16 2s+1s+3s advance and retire; 1s turn RH (birl) to finish facing 1st corners
17-32 1s dance Corner Chain with 1st and 2nd corners:
 1s change pl RH with 1st corners, 1st corners turn LH in centre and return to places giving RH to 1s who turn LH in centre to face 2nd corners
 1s change places RH with 2nd corners, 2nd corners turn LH in centre and return to places giving RH to 1s and 1s end with a ½ turn LH to 2nd place own sides. 213

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


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