Circassian Circle
Description
This barn-dance style mixer will guarantee you have a great evening at your next dance!
Dance Calls
from: http://www.mts.net/~jinks/fd/circassi.htm
- Everybody walk 4 steps forward into the middle of the circle and 4 steps backwards back to place. (8)
- Repeat part 1 (8)
- Ladies walk 4 steps forward into the middle of the circle, clap and take 4 steps backwards back to place. (8)
- Men walk 4 steps forward into the middle of the circle and clap and then turn round to face their partner. (8)
- Balance. (Face partner and kick to the left with right foot, then kick to the right with left foot, and then repeat.) (8)
- Swing your partner with a cross hand hold. (8)
- Promenade Partner round the circle in an anticlockwise direction. (16)
- Gentlemen, place your partner on your right. Join hands in a circle ready to start the dance again. The Lady on the gentleman’s left has now become his new partner.
Calling
- In 2 3 4 (4)
- Out 2 3 4 (4)
- In 2 3 4 (4)
- Out 2 3 4 (4)
- Ladies in 2 3 Clap (4)
- Out 2 3 4(4)
- Men in 2 3 clap(4)
- Turn to your partner.
- Balance (8)
- And Swing (8)
- Promenade (16)
- Start the dance again with a new partner.
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