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Running step, 2 steps per bar

1-8
: 1s lead down the middle & back
9-24
: 1s turn RH, 1M turns 2L LH as 1L turns 2M LH, turn partner, turn 3s,
  turn partner, turn 4s (as Strip the Willow) & cast up own side to top
25-32
: 2s+3s+4s kneel & clap as 1s with nearer hands joined dance down Ladies'
  side & up Men's side making arch over the kneeling dancers
33-48
: All join 2H with partner & 1s dance in & out to bottom as 2s+3s+4s in
  unison shuttle first to Ladies' side & back to Men's side moving up
  as 1s pass