New Kolo (Israel)

Formation

Circle round the room. No partners needed. Join hands with the person's next but one from you. This is done by reaching behind neighbour's backs.

Instructions

  1. Stamp 3 steps in an anticlockwise direction and then turn to face in a clockwise direction.
  2. Stamp 3 steps in a clockwise direction and then turn to face in an anticlockwise direction.
  3. Repeat part 1 and 2 , three times.
  4. Step right with the right foot, and close with the left foot.
  5. With the right foot, point to the left, point to the right, then bring right foot back to place.
  6. Repeat part 4 and 5 , three times.
  7. Moving in a clockwise direction, come down on the right foot, putting your weight on it and putting your left foot up in the air behind you.
  8. Lean back, come down on the left foot, putting your right foot in the air in front of you.
  9. Repeat part 7 and 8 until the music changes.
  10. Start the dance again.
 
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