The Nome King's Belt
by Sue McKinnell 8x32 Reel for 3C
Bars
1-4	2C followed by 3C dance up between 1C and cast off on sides to end 1, 3, 2.
5-8	3C followed by 1C dance down between 2C and cast up on own sides to end 3, 1, 2. 3C end facing out.
9-16	Mirror reels of 3 on the sides, 1C dancing in and up, 3C out and down, and 2C out and up to begin.
17-24	All advance and retire then turn partners RH once round to end in promenade hold facing up.
25-32	3-couple allemande. At the end of each 2nd time through, 1C end the allemande by backing out further and dropping down to allow the new 3C to start dancing up the middle to begin the dance.
Repeat.
Suggested music is Fireside Reel from Caledonian Muse by Terpsichore.
In the book Ozma of OZ, Dorothy manages to acquire the Nome King's belt, which is an important magic item and used in later books as well.
	09/18