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John of Bon Accord (R) – 28 April

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1s dance 4 progressive 1/2 reels of 3 across ::

1s pass RSh to dance 1/2 reel with 2L then 1s pass LSh & dance 1/2 reel with 2M.

1s pass RSh to dance 1/2 reel with 3L then 1s pass LSh to dance 1/2 reel with 3M. (2) (3) 1

(Supporting dancer in each 1/2 reel dances up sideline to begin reel)

 

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1s turn RH & cast up to 2nd place on own sides, dance 1/2 Fig of 8 around the 2s to 2nd place opposite sides

 

25 – 32

2s+1s+3s turn 3/4 RH to end in line in centre of dance facing partners (M facing down & L up) & set, 3/4 turn RH to end on own sides & set

 

 

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Pelorus Jack (J) – 21 April

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1 – 8    1s cross RH & cast 1 place (2s step up 3-4), 1s dance RH across with 3s. 1s end with Man facing his 1st corner with his partner behind him

 

9 – 16     1s dance Alternating Tandem 1/2 reel of 3 with 1st corners to face Man’s 2nd corner, 1s dance Alternating Tandem 1/2 reel of 3 with 2nd corners

 

17 – 24     1s dance Alternating Tandem 1/2 reels of 3 with Ladies’ 1st corner (pstn),1s dance Alternating Tandem 1/2 reel with Ladies’ 2nd corner (pstn)

 

25 – 32     1M followed by partner dance into LH across with 2s, 1s retain LH & 1/2 turn to own sides & 2s+1s+3s set

 

 

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No Red Dance – 14 April

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No red dance this week, as we have a Family Night.

All welcome to join us – bring some friends and family for a fun night.

Dances will be aimed at a level for everyone, with a few more challenging dances for those more experienced.

There will be supper after dancing.

7th April

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Ecclefechan Feline (J)

Miss Johnstone of Ardrossan (R)

Ladies of Banffshire (S)

Waipu Wanders (R)

From Ochtertyre to Amulree (S)

Portincaple Oak (M)

The Aviator (J)

The Kissing Bridge (R)

The Aviator (J) – 7 April

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1 – 8     1s lead down, on bar 4 1M crosses partner in front & 1L followed by 1M cast up behind 4M & 3M & across into 2nd place facing 3L (2s step up 3-4)

9 – 16     1s (1L leading) dance 1/2 alternating tandem reel with 1st corners; 1M continues reel with corners passing 3L LSh while 1L+3M turn LH to face 2L

17 – 24     1s (1M leading) dance 1/2 alternating tandem reel with 2nd corners; 1L continues reel with corners passing 2L LSh while 1M+3L turn LH. 1s end in 2nd place opp sides, 1L facing out

25 – 32     1s dance up, round 2s by RSh (1L behind 2M, 1M in front 2L) & 1M followed by 1L cast 1 place, across set to end in 2nd place own side (6 bars). All 3 couples set

 

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31st March

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It’s Nae Bother (J)

The March Hare (R)

Amhuinnsuidhe Castle (S)

The Wind on the Heath (R)

The Music Makars (R) 

The Countess of Dunmore’s Reel (R) 

Seann Truibhas Willichan (S)

Summer Dreams (R)

The Countess of Dunmore’s Reel (R) – 31 March

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1-8     1s set, dance down below 3s, cast up to 2nd place & set advancing to face 1st corners (2s step up 3-4)

9-16     1s turn 1st corners RH, pass RSh, turn 2nd corners RH, pass RSh to 2nd place own side facing out (corners dance 4 bars)

17-24     Promenade (Chaperoned) Chain progression:
          17-18     1M casts up, 1L casts down as 2s+3s turn 3/4 RH into line up/down set
          19-22     1M+2L & 1L+3M, in prom hold dance clockwise to opp end of line as 2M+3L (in middle) turn 1.1/2 LH
          23-24     1s dance clockwise to 2nd place own side as 3s+2s turn partners 3/4 RH to own sides. All face clockwise 3 1 2

25-32     3s+1s+2s dance clockwise 1/2 round set. All set, cross RH to own sides. 2 1 3

 

 

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