The Bow Tie Reel
by Sue McKinnell 4x32 Reel for 4C
(Set Dance)
Bars  
1-8 2C around 1C and 3C around 4C dance figures of eight, ending in the center facing partners and taking hands.
9-16 2C and 3C dance the poussette, ending on own sides 2C in 3rd place facing down and 3C in 2nd place facing up.
17-24 Reels of 4 on the sides of the dance, 2C and 3C begin by giving RS to the person each is facing.
25-32 1C & 3C, 2C & 4C set on the sides, dance RH across 1/2 way, set on the sides, cross RH with partner to own side, ending 3, 1, 4, 2.
Repeat 4 times.
Suggested music is The 25th Reel from Celebrate 50 Years with the Boston Branch.
This dance happened when I wondered how I could write a dance with a figure flowing into a poussette.
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