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| Bars | 1-8: | Men dance a figure of eight around their partners, passing partners right shoulders
to begin while
ladies set and change places right hand, set and change places right hand. |
|---|---|---|
| 9-16: | Ladies dance a figure of eight around their partners, passing partners left shoulders
to begin while
men set and change places left hand, set and change places left hand. | |
| 17-18: | Joining both hands, the couples slip past each other, men passing back to back. | |
| 19-20: | Still with hands joined, all set, men retiring and ladies advancing. | |
| 21-22: | The couples slip past each other again back to place,
ladies passing back to back. | |
| 23-24: | Set, dropping the man's left hand, ladies right hand on bar 24 to finish
facing across the set. | |
| 25-28: | With nearer hands joined, advance and retire, and clap. | |
| 29-32: | Pass right shoulder to face a new couple. |
Repeat ad lib.
Devised by Caroline Bradshaw. Copyright 28th June 1998.
Any resemblance to "The Happy Meeting" (RSCDS book 29) is completely intentional.
If you try this dance, please let me know how you get on.
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