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‘s Chase (J) – 12 May

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1L sets & casts 1 place, 1L dances 1/2 Fig of 8 round 3s & ends in middle while 1M stands for 2 bars & sets then crosses & casts to end behind 1L

 
9 – 16
1s+3L dance LH across & end facing 2M, 1s dance (1L leading) 1/2 diagonal Tandem reel of 3 with 2M+3L passing 2M Rsh to start 

 
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1s+3M dance RH across & end facing 2L, 1s dance 1/2 diagonal Tandem reel of 3 with 2L+3M passing 2L Lsh to start & 1L ends between 2s in 3rd place as 1M ends between 3s in 1st place 

 
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All set & pivot, 1s turn RH 1.1/4 to end in 2nd place opposite sides while 2s+3s chase clockwise 1/2 way

 
 
Repeat from 2nd place with 1M starting & dancing the track previously danced by 1L

 

 

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Region Classes

Just a reminder of the upcoming Region Classes.  These will be held at St David’s Hall, off Elizabeth Str in Petone. The tutors of these classes are all extremely experienced and it’s guaranteed that you will enjoy the evenings and  learn a lot. This is the link to the classes on the region website, https://wellingtonscd.org.nz/classes/region-classes/

Basic Classes

Tutor: Melva Waite.  $45 or $10 per class.
Five Tuesdays – 6th, 20th May; 3rd, 17th June; 1st July. 7:30 – 9:30pm.

Intermediate Classes

CANCELLED

Advanced Classes

Tutor: Joy Tracey. $15 per class.
Two Saturdays – 12 July and 20 September. 1 – 4pm.

Advanced Classes

Tutor: Rod Downey. $15.
Saturday 11 October 1 – 4pm.

‘ Wedding (R) – 5 May

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1s 1/2 turn RH & set, lead down the middle, cross below 3s & cast up to 2nd place own sides

9 – 16

2s+1s+3s Adv+Ret for 2 steps, 1s dance 1/2 LSh reels of 3 across (Lady with 2s & Man with 3s) to end in 2nd place opposite sides

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2s+1s+3s Adv+Ret, 1s dance 1/2 reels of 3 across (Lady with 3s & Man with 2s) end in diag line with 4th crnr (RH with crnrs & LH ptnr)

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1s dance the Spoke : Bal-in-Line with 4th crnr, repeat with own 1st crnr, 2nd crnr & 3rd crnr

 

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John of Bon Accord (R) – 28 April

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1s dance 4 progressive 1/2 reels of 3 across ::

1s pass RSh to dance 1/2 reel with 2L then 1s pass LSh & dance 1/2 reel with 2M.

1s pass RSh to dance 1/2 reel with 3L then 1s pass LSh to dance 1/2 reel with 3M. (2) (3) 1

(Supporting dancer in each 1/2 reel dances up sideline to begin reel)

 

17 – 24

1s turn RH & cast up to 2nd place on own sides, dance 1/2 Fig of 8 around the 2s to 2nd place opposite sides

 

25 – 32

2s+1s+3s turn 3/4 RH to end in line in centre of dance facing partners (M facing down & L up) & set, 3/4 turn RH to end on own sides & set

 

 

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Pelorus Jack (J) – 21 April

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1 – 8    1s cross RH & cast 1 place (2s step up 3-4), 1s dance RH across with 3s. 1s end with Man facing his 1st corner with his partner behind him

 

9 – 16     1s dance Alternating Tandem 1/2 reel of 3 with 1st corners to face Man’s 2nd corner, 1s dance Alternating Tandem 1/2 reel of 3 with 2nd corners

 

17 – 24     1s dance Alternating Tandem 1/2 reels of 3 with Ladies’ 1st corner (pstn),1s dance Alternating Tandem 1/2 reel with Ladies’ 2nd corner (pstn)

 

25 – 32     1M followed by partner dance into LH across with 2s, 1s retain LH & 1/2 turn to own sides & 2s+1s+3s set

 

 

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No Red Dance – 14 April

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No red dance this week, as we have a Family Night.

All welcome to join us – bring some friends and family for a fun night.

Dances will be aimed at a level for everyone, with a few more challenging dances for those more experienced.

There will be supper after dancing.

7th April

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Ecclefechan Feline (J)

Miss Johnstone of Ardrossan (R)

Ladies of Banffshire (S)

Waipu Wanders (R)

From Ochtertyre to Amulree (S)

Portincaple Oak (M)

The Aviator (J)

The Kissing Bridge (R)