Dancing in the Street (USA)

Formation

Hold inside hands with your partner. Lady is on the right of the man. Face in an anticlockwise direction round the circle, with men on the inside of the circle, ladies on the outside of the circle.

Instructions

1. 4 Schottische steps starting on the outside foot.
2. Walk a further 2 steps forward.
3. Gentleman twirls the lady under his right arm once (as in Gay Gordons)
4. Join both hands with partner and take 2 side steps anticlockwise round the circle.
5. Push partner away from you and walk back 4 steps.
6. Walk towards man or lady on your right.
7. Push them back and walk back 4 steps.
8. Walk towards the man or lady on your right and they become your partner.
9. Start the dance again with a new partner.

Glossary