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Highland fling

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Highland fling

Scottish dance step, rather than a dance itself, although it is often so called. The music is that of the strathspey and the step is a kick of the leg backwards and forwards.



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So Rose sat in state enjoying herself very much, for the lads proceeded to dance a Highland Fling with a spirit and skill that made her clap her hands and laugh as she had not done for weeks.
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