La Bastringue (Canada)

Formation

Circle round the room, hands joined, man with his partner on his left.

Instructions

1. Walk 2 steps into the centre starting on right foot followed by 3 walking steps on the spot.
2. Walk backwards out of the centre starting on left foot followed by 3 walking steps on the spot.
3. Repeat 1-2.
4. Face left. Starting on right foot, step forward, close with left foot step forward on right. Step forward on left, close with right foot, step forward on left. (4x)
5. Face right. Starting on right foot, step forward, close with left foot step forward on right. Step forward on left, close with right foot, step forward on left. (4x)
6. Men spin the lady on their left towards them with left hand into a ballroom hold. Spin round on the spot for 8 bars.
7. Promenade with the lady on the man's right going anti-clockwise round the circle using a cross hand hold. The step should be step forward on right foot, close with left foot step forward on right. Step forward on left, close with right foot, step forward on left. (4x)
8. Finish with partner on the man's right. So you now have a new partner.

Glossary