Question

Bars 9-12 : At the end of the first half right and left, does 1st woman need a polite turn?

Bars 25-40 :  Are these simple ¾ turns, then letting go both hands to dance towards next person. Or do you complete the turn and having pulled back the right shoulder to face next person? (on bar28, 32, 36, and 40)

Answer

Bars 9-12 : Yes. The term  "half right and left"  invariably implies a polite turn, unless specifically stated.

Bars 25-40 : .In different decades this dance has been taught in slightly different ways, previously experienced dancers were encouraged to dance a complete turn pulling back right shoulders. However to-day the accepted format is to use simple turns for the dancing couple to face their partner on 28 and 36.  When it comes to the dancing couple turning each other on bars 32 and 40 they are normally done like “Sugar Candie” with the man retaining his partner’s left hand in his right hand to assist her to face corners.”