16 bar reel for 3 couples in a longwise set
by Tim Harrison (2001)
Bars | Directions | |
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1-8 | First man, with the second and third man, dance a right should reel of three. First woman, with second and third woman, dance a left shoulder reel of three. | |
9-16 | First couple cross with right hands, cast off one place, and dance a half figure of eight around the second couple. | |
Repeat from new position. |
Recommended tune: Any good reel.
Note: This is a teaching dance. It provides practice with (1) starting a dance with a reel of three and (2) fourth position couple starting as third dancing couple on the third, fifth, and seventh repetitions.