Dance Rest And Be Thankful 5552

1–

1c cross RH | cast off (2c up) ; cross LH and cast L round 4cnr to take 1cnr on R in promhold

9–

Promenade ½ round cclw and drop 1cnr at opposite corner while{4} 2cnrs A&R diagonally ; 1c turn 1¾ LH to 2cnrs

17–

Repeat with 2cnrs while{4} 1cnrs A&R ; 1c turn 1¼ LH to face 1cnr pos

25–

½Reel4 with 1cnrs, pass Rsh ; ½Reel4 with 2cnrs, crossing Rsh to 2pl

this follows the original instructions. Those who find the time short for crossing on [31-32] can try an easier choreography, also flowing better into 2nd turn, as follows:

17–

Repeat with 2cnrs while{4} 1cnrs A&R ; 1c turn 1¾ LH to face 3cnr (= 1cnr person)

25–

½Reel4 with 1cnrs, pass Rsh and face 4cnr ; ½Reel4 with 2cnrs, finish in 2pl

1-8

1s cross RH & cast 1 place, cross LH & cast (Lady up & Man down) to meet 1st corners in prom hold

9-16

1s+1st corner dance 1/2 way round behind 2nd corner to 3rd corner while 2nd corners Adv+Ret diagonally;

1s leave 1st corners & turn 1.3/4 LH to meet 2nd corners in prom hold (1st corners now in diag opp place)

17-24

1s dance with 2nd corner person 1/2 way round to 4th corner while 1st corners Adv+Ret;

1s leave 2nd corners & turn 1.1/4 LH to face 1st corner (position)

25-32

1s dance 1/2 diag Reel of 4 with 1st corners, pass RSh & dance 1/2 diag Reel with 2nd corners to end on own sides 2nd place