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Princess Augusta's Tamborine

Set dance for 3 couples longways.

Al 1-4  All lead up a double and back.
   5-8  1st couple cast to bottom of set, while 2nd and 3rd couples
A2 l-4  2nd couple, followed by 3rd couple, cast to bottom of set
        while 1st couple move up the centre to the top.
   5-8  1st couple cast off one place into middle position while 3rd
        couple lead up to top. (Progression). Ser is now 3rd couple
        at top, 1st couple in middle place and 2nd couple at
        bottom.
B1 l-4  1st couple half figure 8 with 2nd couple at bottom, 2nd
        couple cross over as 1st couple dance round them.
   5-8  1st couple lead through 3rd couple at top and cast into
        middle place improper. 3rd couple cross over as 1st couple
        cast round them. (All are now improper).
B1 9-16 All set to partner R. and L. and half turn with R.H- Man
        turn partner underarm and change places. All half two
        hand tum to places.
B2 1-8  Circle L. for 6 once round.
B2 9-16 Circular hey for 6. 1st couple in middle face down to start.
        Finish 3rd couple at top, 1st couple in middle and 2nd
        couple at bottom.

Source: Thompson's Compleat Collection Vol. L

@ Copyright 1987 Kepas Consultants. Eynsham Oxford

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