Dance Alistair's Dance 17950

1–

All turn P RH ; chase clw ½ (3x,2x,1x)

9–

Mirror Reels3 on sides, 3c in and down, 2c out and up (3x,2x,1x)

17–

3c (+2c+1c who dance up to follow) dance down ; on [21] all change sides and face up [: M dance below W who dance under P’s arm] and dance up to places. 1c & 2c stay in the middle ready for (1,2,3)

25–

2C Poussette (2,1,3)

*Deviser’s notes:

• On the second time through, 4th couple stay in the middle and 1 st, 3rd, and 4th couples dance a three couple poussette to take first couple to the bottom,
• For a three couple set dance: 1st, 2nd and 3rd couples stay in the middle on bar 24 and dance a three couple poussette to finish 2,3,1; repeat with a new top couple.*

1–8

1c+2c+3c turn RH; chase clw halfway (3x2x1x)

9–16

3c+2c+1c mirror R3 on side, 3c in + down (2m cast out and up)

17–24

3c followed by 2c+1c dance down middle; W under M’s arm to change sides dance back to original places

25–32

1c+2c poussette
Note: if only 3 couples, do a 3 couple poussette

1-8

1s+2s+3s turn partner RH (4 bars); all chase clockwise 1/2 round to opp sides (3) (2) (1)

9-16

Mirror reels of 3 on sides (3s in/down, 2s out/up, 1s in/up) giving hands where possible

17-24

3s followed by 2s+1s (who dance up to start) dance down middle; Bar 21: Ladies dance under Men’s right arm to change sides & all dance up, 1s+2s remain in centre facing partner, 3s end in 3rd place

25-32

1s+2s dance Poussette. 2 1 3