Chestnuts - Sets of three couples

This dance is done in sets of three couples.

Double forward and back.

Repeat

Step back to face partner

Double to exchange places with partner, passing right shoulders

Turn in a circle with the others on your side of the set, turning to the first couple’s right (i.e. men clockwise, women counter clockwise)

Step back to face partner

Double to exchange places with partner, passing right shoulders

Turn in a circle with the others on your side of the set, turning to the first couple’s right (i.e. women clockwise, men counter clockwise)

Arm by right arm

Arm by left arm

Step back to face partner

Double to exchange places with partner, passing right shoulders

Do half a hey on your side of the set, first couple starting

Step back to face partner

Double to exchange places with partner, passing right shoulders

Do half a hey on your side of the set, first couple position starting

Side over right shoulder

Side over left shoulder

Step back to face partner

Double to exchange places with partner, passing right shoulders

First couple leads down the center of the set to third couple’s position while the other lead and follow them. Step back to face partner

Double to exchange places with partner, passing right shoulders

First couple casts off and leads up the outside of the set, returning to home, others follow

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