THE EIGHTSOME REEL

Numbering: Clockwise 1-2-3-4

Part A THE OPENING (40 bars)

4 All join hands, circle left

4 All circle right.

4 Grand Cross, Ladies join RH.

4 Grand Cross, Men join LH.

8 Set \& swing Partners

16 Grand chain right round set.

Part B THE BODY (8x48 bars)

1st Lady advance to centre, Others join hands in circle.

8 Circle left and right

4 Set and Turn partner 1st Lady sets once to partner, then 2 turn once with partner.

4 Set and Turn opposite 1st lady sets once to opposite man, then 2 Hand turn once.

8 Reel of 3, 1st Lady, partner and opposite man.

1st lady remains in centre.

8 Circle left and right

4 Set and turn side man 1st lady and man on right.

4 Set and turn other side man

8 Reel of 3, 1st lady, and two side men.

48 2nd lady repeat.

96 3rd and 4th ladies repeat.

192 Men repeat same movement.

Part C THE FINALE (40 bars)

8 All circle left and right.

4 Grand cross - Ladies join RH.

4 Grand Cross - Men join LH.

8 All set and swing partners.

8 Grand Chain round set.

8 Swing partners

Note: Set & swing is `normal' set and cross hand swing.