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Longways Country Dance, triple minor
No 21 of Button, Whitaker & Compy's Selection of Dances, Reels & Waltzes

DOUBLE FIGURE
8 bars	The first couple swing with right hands around the second couple, then with left as the second couple move up
8 bars	The first couple move into lines across (man down, lady up) and all six set; then move back home and all six set
8 bars	Whole Figure Contrary Corners: the first couple cross and cast below the bottom couple, then cross up between the top couple and cast back to the middle
4 bars	Swap diagonals at the bottom passing near shoulder each time; begin with the first lady and third man
4 bars	The first couple pousette with the second couple once around
Repeat whole dance from progressed position

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