I want to be near you

Formation

Square of 4 couples, man with his partner on his right. Number each couple 1 to 4 in an anticlockwise direction.

Instructions

  1. First couple separate go round the square in opposit directions and go back to place.(16)
  2. Every body acknowledge the person who is next to you but who is not your partner.(8)
  3. Acknowledge your partner.(8)
  4. Promenade your partner in an anticlockwise direction round the square and back to place. (16)
  5. Repeat part 1 to 4 with 2nd 3rd and 4th couples (verse 2 - 4)
  6. Repeat part 1 to 4 with head couples (1 &3) then side couples (2 &4). (verse 5 - 6)
  7. Repeat part 1 to 4 with every body. (verse 7)

Calling

  • X couple(s) separate go out around the room.
  • Pass your partner going out you pass her coming in.
  • Honour the corner lady, promenade your own,
  • I want to be near you, your the one the one the one,
  • I want to be near you, your the one for me.
 
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