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====== Exwood United ======

Antony Heywood\\
Captain Sudley, or, Carolan’s Dowry,\\
3 couple longways set\\
Tune: Exwood United
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Al 1-4 2s go to their right for a half a hey across the set (2W with
       the 1s, 2M with the 3s), all ending improper;
   5-8 Partners back-to-back by right shoulder.
A2 1-4 2s face to their right to start a half hey up and down the line,
       all ending improper, with the 3s at the top of set and the 1s at the bottom;
   5-8 2s gypsy clockwise while the others turn to their right
       coming out of the hey and, without taking hands, dance halfway
       round the outside of the set, clockwise. (End in original number
       formation, with 1s and 3s proper, 2s improper.
BI 1-4 2s go to their right for half a hey across the set, ending in
       original number order, but with 1s and 3s improper;
   5-8 Hands six, circle left halfway (ending 3 - 2 - 1, with the 2s improper).
B2 1-4 The 2s face to their right to start a half hey up and down the
       line (ending 1 - 2 - 3, with the 2s improper);
   5-6 2s and 3s right hand star halfway while the 1s turn left hands halfway;
   7-8 3s and Is left hand star halfway (ending 3 - 1 - 2).
Repeat 2 times from new positions.</code>

Teaching Tips: This dance is rather challenging. Note that between A2 and B1 there is a
slight pause and a change of direction. Also note that it is unusual for the 1s to have two,
half left-hand turns or stars in a row—a zesty touch!