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Ed. 1-8 Duple Minor Longways
G Minor 3 x AABB
Note: The dance becomes difficult if more than 6 couples participate.
Note #2: The 4th – 8th editions added an additional 8-measure section of music without adding any additional steps. The original music has been retained here.
I.
A1 1-4: Lead up a Double forwards and back.
A2 1-4: That again.
B1 1-4: 1st Couple cast off and go to the lower end and stay there, the rest following.
B1 5-8: Set and Turn Single.
B2 1-4: 1st Couple cast up again to your places, the rest following.
B2 5-8: Set and Turn Single.
II.
A1 1-4: Side Right with your Partner.
A2 1-4: Side Left with your Partner.
B1 1-2: All facing up, Men go up a Double while crossing in front of your Partners in 4 slip steps.
B1 3-4: Men fall back a Double on the Women’s side.
B1 5-8: All Set and Turn Single.
B2 1-8: Repeat, the Women crossing front of the Men and falling back a Double.
III.
A1 1-4: Arm Right with your Partner.
A2 1-4: Arm Left with your Partner.
B1 1-4: 1st Man put back the 2nd Woman by both hands while the 2nd Man puts back the 1st Woman. Men fall back into each other’s places, the Women into their own. All the rest doing the like.
B1 5-8: Set and Turn Single.
B2 1-4: Men put back your Partners and fall into your own places.
B2 5-8: Set and Turn Single.
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