40-bar Strathspey
4 couples
Set shape: Longwise - 4
Progression: 3142
| 3C+4C start on opposite sides | |
| 1-8 | All set, 1C+4C cross over RH while 2C+3C ½ RHA ; all set and cross over RH |
| 9-16 | 3C+2C circle4 L ; set | turn RH to finish in the centre in Allemande hold, facing down and up the dance |
| 17-24 | 3C+2C Glasgow Highland step to R and L advance (men shoulder to shoulder) ; Promenade around once |
| 25-32 | 1W+2C & 3C+4W pass LSh, 2C+3C dance round corner position while 1W+4W turn LH in the middle ‑ and passing corners and other couple LSh again return to the middle ; repeat 1M+3C & 2C+4M to finish, 2C above 3C, facing down/up, 1C+4C step in for: |
| 33-40 | 1C+3C Allemande up, 2C+4C Allemande down |
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