Country: Finland
In Swedish known as 'Sju vackra flickor i en ring'.
Type: set dance
Formation: any number of couples in closed circle
Steps: run,
varvashyppely (kick step),
Music:
| Dance progression | ||
| 1-8 | (a) | All W form closed circle facing in, in centre. Dance 24 running steps moving CW. Meanwhile M stand in outer circle facing in. |
| 1-8 | W clap on 1st beat, turning over R shoulder to face out, and reforming closed circle. Dance 24 running steps moving CCW. Meanwhile, M continue to stand. | |
| 1-4 | (b) | W stop before a new M partner. All dance 12 varvashyppely, beginning stepping onto L foot. |
| 5-8 | All take 2-hand hold with partner (person with whom one danced kick-steps), and CW turn on the spot, 12 running steps. | |
| 1-4 | All form closed circle, and dance 12 running steps, moving CW in the circle. | |
| 5-8 | All take 2-hand hold with partner (person with whom one danced kick-steps), and CW turn on the spot, 12 running steps. | |
| 4x(1-8) | Repeat from (a) as desired. Can alternate between all W and all M forming inner circle in (a). |
See a slightly difference version in this Facebook video.
Source: video from SISUn tanhuujat performances in 1989.
Description: Laine Ruus, Oakville ON, 2019-04-22.
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