Formation: large double circle of couples facing anti-clockwise, man on the inside of the circle, lady on his right
Music
: Any polka or medley of set tunes.
(Click
here
for a sample from our CD,
Track 20 – ‘Ffani Glen’ medley)
4 counts to each bar of the music
A : 1 Holding inside hands, step / set away from partner, step / set towards partner
2 Walk four steps forward, turning to face clockwise on the last step
3-4 Repeat, turning to face partner on the last step
5-6 Arm right with partner
7-8 Arm left with partner
B : 1-2 Face partner and clap:
own hands together, then partner’s right
own hands together, then partner’s left
own hands together, cross own hands on chest
own hands together, both hands with partner
3-4 Repeat this clapping, but clap partner’s left hand first, then partner’s right
[Experienced dancers can try double clapping/double speed!]
5-8 Polka anywhere around the dance floor
Repeat the dance from the beginning.
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