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THE CHEQUERED COURT (J8x32)  Duncan Brown  RSCDS Book 42   1- 8 1s   cross   RH,   cast   1   place,   1s   dance   ½   Figs   of   8   (Man   round   2s   &   Lady round 3s) & end facing 1 st  corners  9-16 1s   dance   Pass+Turn   with   1 st    corners   &   1s   twirl   round   in   centre   to   face 4 th    corners,   1s   dance   Pass+Turn   with   4 th    corners   &   twirl   round   to   face own sides 17-24 1s   dance   6   bars   of   Double   Triangles   &   end   with   1L   between   2s   facing 2L & 1M between 3s facing 3M 25-32 1s   dance   reel   of   3   across   giving   RSh   to   4 th    corners   &   1s   cross   RH   to own sides

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This   dance   was   named   after   the   Chequered   Court,   which   is   the   passage   connecting   the   two   main   buildings   of University   Hall,   St   Andrews   where   the   RSCDS   meets   for   the   yearly   Summer   School.   It   is   a   general   meeting   place for casual chats and tea/coffee  - or before a party as the party room is just round the corner!