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larryorr@att.net

Re: The 51st Country Dance (Laufen Reel), also known as St Valery' s Reel

Aug. 1, 2005, 8:49 p.m. (Message 41848, in reply to message 41822)

What  victory circle? The wartime symbol for Victory was 'V.'   

A dance instructor once explained to me that a circle figure often
symbolizes a celebration of  victory, success, etc. A quickie Internet
search indicates that circular figures in dances have been used in
many cultures to celebrate victory over an enemy, probably since
prehistoric times.

Larry Orr

La Habra, Calif.