Waltz Country Dance (England)
Formation
2 concentric circles, man with the lady on his right, face another couple, so that you are in groups of 4. One couple face in a clockwise direction, the other face in an anticlockwise direction.
Instructions
- In your groups of 4 : Men take hold of the lady's right hand who is not your partner. Take one step towards each other, and one step away from each other, then men guide the lady under your arm so that you swap places.
- Repeat part 1 with partner.
- Repeat part 1 and 2 so that you end up in the place you started.
- Join hands in your circle of 4. Step in on your left foot, and simultaneously swing your arms into the circle. Bring your right foot up to meet your left foot, so that you are standing with your feet together. Step back on your left foot ,and simultaneously swing your arms back to place. Step back on your right foot, so that you return to the same place when you started the movement.
- Gentlemen, let go of the lady's hand on your right. Pull the lady on your left in front of you so that you face her. Take hold of her left hand with your right hand. Let go of her right hand, and guide her to your right, with your right hand. Gentlemen, the lady who was on your left hand side is now on your right hand side. Join hands in your 4s again.
- Repeat part 5 three times.
- Waltz on to next couple coming in the opposit direction, and start the dance again.
Calling
- Towards away swap places (4 waltz steps) (Repeat 3 times)
- Circle: In and out and pass the lady across. (4 waltz steps) (Repeat 3 times)
- Waltz on (16 waltz steps)
- Start the dance again.
