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THE GARRY STRATHSPEY
(S4x32)
James B Cosh 22 SCDs+2
1- 8
1s+2s & 3s+4s dance ½ R&L, 1s+4s (in centre) dance ½ R&L
9-12
2s+4s & 1s+3s circle 4H left ½ way, 2s+3s circle 4H right ½ way
13-16
1s dance up to top, with 4s+3s+2s stepping down on bars 15-16 & all
face as for Reel of 4 on sides
17-24
All set HS & dance ½ Grand Chain
25-32
All dance Reel of 4 on sides 2 3 4 1
This dance was first published about 1962 and named after Gary Blair, son of Jimmy Blair, composer (with George
Keegan) of Jigtime Polka, which is the recommended tune for the dance.