1s cross down to dance reflection reels of 3 on opposite sides, 1s end facing 1st corners
9-20
Dance to Corners & Set: (12 bars)
Couple in middle change places with corners passing RSh, corners pass RSh in middle with a 1/4 turn to right to face next corner while supporting corners set (2 bars). Repeat 5 more times to end with corners in diagonally opposite place and 1s in the middle
21-24
1s dance 3/4 RSh turn (no hands) to 2nd place facing out while 3s+2s chase clockwise 1/2 way 2 1 3
25-32
1s chase clockwise 1/2 round to 2nd place while 2s+3s Adv+Ret diagonally. 1s dance 1/2 Fig of 8 (lady up, man down round 4th corner)
E-Cribs
1-8
Mirror Reels3 on opposite sides, 1c crossing down. 1c face 1cnrs
9-16
20 Dance to Corners and Set (3x,1x,2x)
21-28
24 1c dance RSh Turn ¾ to 2pl facing out while{4} 3c+2c chase clw ½ (2,1,3)
25-32
1c chase clw ½ to exchanged places while{4} 2c & 3c A&R diagonally ; 1c ½ Fig8 L round 4cnrs (2,1,3) Note: “RSh Turn” (Right Shoulder Turn) is also known as Gypsy Turn, a term now considered offensive by some.
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Заметки
The title of the dance is a rough translation of a line from the play “The Weavers” by Gerhart Hauptmann, expressing desperate optimism – well needed in times of virus pandemics. The name of the play also mirrors the formations of the half figures of eight and the reels of three.