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In memory of my dear and excellent friend and teacher, Stuart Marsden

The Adieu

 
5 Couples Longways dance in Jig time with double progression
From Thompson's 1776 Collection, with thanks to Lindsay Heathershaw
 
 
 
Introduction and Honours (4 bars)
8 barsAll set to partners, pass right shoulder and turn single. Repeat back to home position
8 barsAll lead down dance, turn lady under the mans arm and back up. First and third couples cast and finish back to back in centre, men face down, ladies up
8 barsAll demi-balance R&L, circle left and break to finish facing partner in progressed places. Set again
8 barsAll overhead Allemande right with partner, then left overhead allemande back while first and third couples cast
Repeat from progressed positions and also a new couple starting at the top
 

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