Oige ja vasemba - right and left (Estonia)

Formation

It is to be done majestically with everyone working as a team. Circle round the room with partner on the man's right, join hands in V hold.

Instructions

1. 16 walking steps to the left starting on left foot. Arms should swing in on the first beat of the bar.
2. 16 walking steps to the right starting on left foot. Keep the arms swinging.
3. Men join hands in the centre and walk 16 steps to the right and then 16 steps to the left whilst the ladies join hands round the outside and walk 16 steps left and then 16 steps right. Do not swing your hands.
4. Men should finish with their partner on their right shoulder. Men raise their arms in the air, and drop them behind the ladies backs. Walk 16 steps to the left and 16 steps to the right.
5. Let go hands and face your partner. Men take right hands to their partner, and left hands to the next lady (grand chain) and keep moving clockwise round the circle until the 7th lady. Men turn their 7th lady half way round so that both are facing in the opposit direction. Do the Grand chain in reverse giving right hands to the 7th lady, left hands with the 6th lady until you get back to your original partner.
6. Start the dance again keeping your original partner

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