32-bar Reel
3 couples
Set shape: Longwise - 4
| 1-8 | 1C+2C+3C mirror Reels3 on the sides, 1C cross down to start (join hands with P when possible),. on [7-8] 2C+1C finish on the midline NHJ, 1C in top place facing M side, 2C below them facing the W side. |
| 9-16 | 1C+2C “Poussette with NHJ”: out on 1, ¼ turn | 1C down & 2C up on 3, ¼ turn ; into the middle on 5, W set on the spot while the M dance ½ turn to face P BHJ | 1C ½ turn and open out to face own sides while 2C falls back. |
| 17-28 | 2C+1C+3C “Revolving DTr”: All set | All Petronella turn cclw one place in their triangle ; repeat twice, but the 3rd time 1C set adv towards P for |
| 29-32 | 1C turn RH | cast to 4pl (3C+4C up). |
| Note: On [10]& [12] the M dances slightly backwards to make a sharp ¼ turn | |
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