Country: Västergötland, Sweden
Type: set dance
Formation: sets of 2 couples in closed circles.
Steps: 'dubbelpolkett' - described as a flat-footed running waltz step without dip or lift, ie danced with the whole sole of the foot to the floor.
Sheet music:
Welin, Berit Toner från Linderödsåen Linderöd: Linderöds Spelmanslag, 1988
| Dance progression | ||
| |:1-8:| | (a) | In closed circles, all turn CW 8 dubbelpolkett steps (1-8), then turning CCW, 8 dubbelpolkett steps (1-8). |
| |:9-16:| | (b) | Both M take 2-hand hold, ditto the two W. All turn CW 8 dubbelpolkett steps, then CCW 8 dubbelpolkett steps. |
| |:1-8:| | (c) | All take shoulder hold. All turn CW 8 dubbelpolkett steps, then CCW 8 dubbelpolkett steps. |
| |:9-16:| | (d) | All take 2-hand hold with partner. All turn CW 8 dubbelpolkett steps, then CCW 8 dubbelpolkett steps. |
| Repeat from (a) as desired.
Note: this is danced 'on the spot' throughout, not moving in LOD or RLOD around the floor. |
See YouTube video (at 11:10).
This was one of the combined dances at Nordlek 1988 in Bergen.
Source: Swedish description prepared for Nordlek 1988. Also available on the
Acla portal.
Translation: Laine Ruus, Oakville, 2020-07-28.
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