Country: Turku, Finland
Type: couple mixer
Formation: open circle of couples, facing in LOD. W stands to R of partner. Holding inside hands.
Steps: uhtuanaskelle: 1 bar=3 running steps, beginning with outside foot, with 'heavier' step on beat (1), and lighter on beats (2) and (3).
Music: waltz
| Dance progression | ||
| 1-8 | (a) | All dance 8 running waltz steps in LOD.
Finish facing partner, M on inside with back to centre, W on outside facing into circle. |
| 9-10 | (b) | M slow bow and W slow curtsey to partner. Take two-hand hold with partner. |
| 11-12 | All dance 2 running waltz steps, turning CW on the spot. | |
| 13-16 | All dance 4 running waltz steps, turning CCW on the spot. On the last 2 waltz steps (15-16), W advances to next M in LOD. | |
| Repeat from (a) as desired. |
Source: taught by Turun Kansantanssin Ystävät in Vancouver, April 1984.
Description: Laine Ruus, Vancouver, 1984-04.
Translation: Laine Ruus, Oakville, 2013-01-25, rev. 2019-03-01
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