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Ed. 1-8 Longways – 3 Couples
D Minor 3 x AABB

Note: This dance intentionally has the Arming before the Siding.

I.

A1 1-4: Partners lead up all a Double and back.

A2 1-4: That again.

B1 1-4: All fall back a Double, then change places with your Partner.
B1 5-8: Men turn your neighbor by both hands, Women doing the same, ending improper.

B2 1-8: Back again to your places.

II.

A1 1-4: Arm Right with your Partner.

A2 1-4: Arm Left with your Partner.

B1 1-4: All fall back and change places as before.
B1 5-8: Men go half a Hey while the Women Hey at the same time, the 1st Couple staying in the Last place.

B2 1-8: This back again.

III.

A1 1-4: Side Right with your Partner.

A2 1-4: Side Left with your Partner.

B1 1-4: All fall back and change places as before.
B1 5-8: 1st Man lead your Partner down the middle to the bottom, the rest following him. Stay in the last place.

B2 1-8: This back again, but casting up instead of leading between the rest.

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