To the Moon and Back
Longways: 2s improper
Tune: 32 bar Waltz + 16 bar coda - Preferably ‘Midnight on the Water’
A1:
(1-4) In 4s single file circle L [clockwise]
(5-8) With ptnr [across the set] balance & star thru.
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A2:
(1-4) Same again with nbr [on side of the set] balance & star thru
(3-4) Again with ptnr [across the set] balance & star thru
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B:
(1-4) In 4s RH star
(5-12) Full reel of 4 [Gents pull-by R, Ladies cast over L shoulder to start]
(13-16) Single file circle R [anticlockwise] 1s look down, 2s look up for new neighbours to flow into the next circle.
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Coda:
(1-4) In 4s single file circle L [clockwise]
(5-8) All set, 1s short cast WHILE 2s lead up to make lines of 4 facing up [2s in middle]
(9-12) All lead up a double & back
(13-16) Step R & honour, step L & honour
Progression: Standard Longways
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​Teaching Points:
I have found it helpful to point out to dances that you are progressed after the three star thrus, and this is where you finish the reel. Once you have got the flow of the reel into the circle R, it really does flow nicely