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Elizabeth Burchenal 2 - big set in field

Creator: Elizabeth Burchenal

Brief shot of Elizabeth Burchenal herself at the start; shots of musicians (guitar, 2 banjos, fiddle) at 2:51

Figures include:
Opposite turn by right hand; partner turn by left hand; swing opposite; swing partner

Lady round the lady and gent around the gent; gent around the lady and the lady round the gent

Women spin, men spin, all spin

Gent leads partner through other couple and back through again

Collection: Southern Appalachian
Subjects: Southern / Appalachian / Big sets
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Citation

Elizabeth Burchenal, “Elizabeth Burchenal 2 - big set in field,” Square Dance History Project, accessed February 23, 2025, http://squaredancehistory.org/items/show/251.
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