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John K. Andrews

Reel of the 51st

Jan. 14, 2005, 8:08 a.m. (Message 40295)

I've been recruited to participate in a demo which includes the Reel of the 
51st.  The organizer has expressed a desire to have us perform the original 
version as devised by Lt. Atkinson in 1941.  I've been asked to try and 
obtain a copy of it.  All I know about the original is that unlike the 
current version in Book 13 it was danced in a five couple set.  Can anyone 
provide me a copy or point me in the right direction?  Also, does anyone 
know what footwork was originally used?

Jay Andrews
Alexandria, VA
USA
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