32-bar Strathspey
5 couples
Set shape: Longwise - 5
Progression: 24153
| 1-8 | 1C+5C cross and cast (2C+4C step to end) ; 2C+1C ½ La-Chain while 5C+4C ½ RH M-Chain |
| 9-16 | 1C+2C & 4C+5C ½ R&L ; repeat the chains of [5-8] (1,2x,3,4x,5) |
| 17-24 | 1C+2C & 4C+5C ½ R&L ; 1C+5C cross and cast to end (2C+4C step in) (1,2,3,4,5) |
| 25-32 | 1C+2C & 3C+4C ½ Poussette (unusual: start from sideline, finish on the new diagonals), 5C steps in on [28] ; 1C+4C & 3C+5C ½ Poussette (normal) while 2C dances out on [29]. (2,4,1,5,3) |
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