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Lady Walpole's Reel

   One of the earliest dances with actives crossed over
   Often danced to the tune "Massai's Favorite," also known as "Lady Walpole's Reel"
   Duple and improper (1-3-5, etc. crossed over)
         A1 Balance and swing neighbor
         A2 Actives down the center, turn individually (8)
         Come back and cast off (8)
         B1 Ladies chain across (8)
         Ladies chain back (8)
         B2 Promenade across (8)
         Right and left back (8) 
   The tune "Massai's Favorite" ("Lady Walpole's Reel")
   The tune Saint Anne's Reel is also often played for this dance.
   JN 070302 - The Broken String Childgrove/Julia Delaney works for this.