Mazurka, Grønland


Country of origin: Grønland
Type: couple dance
Formation: any number of couples in open circle, facing in LOD. Holding inside hands, open waist-shoulder hold or side-cross hold.
Steps: running steps, step-hop-hop
Music:

     
  Bars Dance progression
  1-2 Beginning with outside foot, M and W dance 2 step-hop-hop steps (M: L-R-R; W: R-L-L) forward in LOD.
  3-4 M and W change places: M dances on the spot (L R L) or slightly backwards to make room for his partner, while leading W over to his L side with 3 running steps (W dancing R L R) (3).
Both dance 1 step-hop-hop step forward in LOD (4).
  5-6 M and W change places: M dances on the spot (R L R) or slightly backwards to make room for his partner, while leading W over to his R side with 3 running steps (W dancing L R L) (5).
Both dance 1 step-hop-hop step forward in LOD (6).
  7-8 M and W in open waist-shoulder hold or side-cross hold, turn once round CCW on the spot, 6 small running steps.
    Repeat as desired.

Source: YouTube video
Description: Laine Ruus, Oakville 2020-06-18.


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