A gorgeous circle dance. The only source I have for this dance is this video by Earthly Delights up on youtube. We use the tune “Byerly’s Waltz” done by Spare Parts on their CD “The Civil War Ballroom.”

Ladies on outside facing in, gentlemen facing out. Hands crossed, RH below, LH above.

 

Step R, step L, Men turn under

Step R, step L, ladies turn under

Fwd- 1-2-3 back 1-2-3(as in the Gay Gordon)

Fwd- 1-2-3 back 1-2-3

Ladies rotate under fwd and back

Ladies spin

Freestyle waltz for 6

Gentlemen hand the lady forward, catch the lady coming.