Selenger's Round (England)

Formation

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

Instructions

Verse 1: 8 side steps to the left and 8 side steps to the right.

Chorus :

  • Face the centre. 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.
  • 4 steps backwards.
  • Face partner. Step to the right and do 2 steps on the spot.
  • Step to the left and do 2 steps on the spot.
  • Do a complete turn out of the circle and go back to place.
  • Repeat chorus.

Verse 2: Looking into your partner's eyes you swap places passing right shoulders. Come back passing left shoulders. (2x)

Chorus:

Verse 3. Hold partner's right hand up at head height and walk round clockwise 8 steps. Hold partner's left hand up at head height and walk round anti-clockwise 8 steps. (2x)

Chorus:

Repeat verse 1 and chorus.

 
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