THE WHIRLWIND
32 bar reel for 2 couples
1-4 First cpl cross with right hands and cast to second place. 2s move up on 3 &4, turning to face out as they do so.
5- 8 Cpls 1 & 2 double half figure of eight.
9-12 Cpls 1 & 2 turn on the sides 1&1/2 times, 1st man and 2nd lady left hands, 1st lady and 2nd man right hands
13-14 2nd couple cross over
15 -16 Both couples set
17-24 Quick Time Tourbillion. Moving as for strathspey version, but turning by right hand, retaining partner's right hand throughout, and facing partners to set:
17-18 Both cpls turn by right hand, finish facing partners on the side, rt. hands joined, 1st man in 2nd lady's place, 2nd lady in 1st man's place.
19-20 All set
21-22 both cpls turn by rt. Hands, finish facing partners across, rt. hands joined, 1st lady in 2nd man's place, 2nd man in 1st lady's place
23-24 All cross to own side
25- 32 Lefts and rights, beginning changing places on sides giving left hands.
Repeat from 2nd place.
Devised by Harry Ways (hways [at] ix.netcom.com) March 2005
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