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The Retiro

 
Longways Country Dance, triple minor
No 21 of Button, Whitaker & Compy's Selection of Dances, Reels & Waltzes
 
 
 
DOUBLE FIGURE
8 barsThe top two couples set on the diagonals, then first corners change places, then second corners; then set and change places back again
8 barsThe first couple cast off two couples and back again
8 barsThe first couple join hands and slip down the middle and return to second place, seconds moving up; the first couple set to the second couple, now at the top
8 barsWhole 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
Repeat whole dance from progressed position
 

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