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Title:	Odd Thoughts
Description:	Longways Country Dance, triple minor

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2:0:Introduction and Honours (4 bars)^3:8:First couple pass and turn single, then pass back and turn single^27:8:First couple leads down the middle and back, and casts off into second place^39:10:First couple allemande turn right, then left^71:10:Circle Left^83:0:Repeat whole dance from progressed position^84:0:Note that the last two strains are 10 bars each!^

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Source:	24 Favourite Dances for the Year 1783
Authority:	Straight, Thomas
Year:	1783
Tune:	Odd Thoughts
Notes:	Note unusual timing: 8+8+10+10

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