Question:

At the end of bars 17-24, does the second couple cast into top place or just dance in to place, turning the nearer way?

Answer:

The second couple just dance in the nearer way, without turning their back on their partner.

Note: This differs from the movement in Broadford Bay, where the wording is different, i.e."2nd couple cast off into first place to face each other across the dance"

General Point: Dancers should not add loops to movements, unless specified in the instructions.