UP THE SIDES AND DOWN THE MIDDLE (CDM, own tune or any bright jig) Long set for four to six couples. A1: Step-swing balance in lines twice; cross over with polka step. A2: Repeat to places B1: (Reel time) 1s down the middle (walking, 8 bars) while 2s lead a single cast (polka step) down, then up through the 1s moving arch. B2: Swing partners. (Repeat until 1s at top again).