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Longways Country Dance, triple minor
From Thompson's 24 Country Dances for the year 1819, by Thomas Wilson
 
 
 
Introduction and Honours (8 bars)
DOUBLE FIGURE
8 barsThe 1st couple cast to 3rd place while the 3rd couple set and move up; the 3rd couple cast to 3rd place while the 1st couple set and move up
4 barsThe first lady and third man advance, two-hand turn, then retreat back to places
4 barsThe first man and third lady advance, two-hand turn, then retreat back to places
8 barsThe first couple cross and cast into second place, and half figure through the bottom couple
8 barsThe first couple swing partner, then first corner, then partner and then second corner
8 barsThe first couple lead through the top and bottom couples
8 barsThe first couple move into lines across (man down, lady up) and all six set; then move back home and all six set
Repeat whole dance from progressed position
 

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