Virginia Reel

Set up: Make two lines facing each other. Men on the left, women on the right. (Hint: Face the music to determine sides!)

1st 8-count: Everyone in line hold hands. All advance toward the center and retire.

2nd 8-count: Repeat 1st 8-count.

3rd 8-count: Turn partner with the right hand.

4th 8-count: Turn partner with the left hand.

5th 8-count: Turn partner with both hands.

6th 8-count: Dos-a-dos with partner.

7th 8-count: 1st couple goes down the dance and back

8th 8-count: 1st couple cast down to the end, followed by other couples, and make an arc.

9th 8 count: 2nd and following couples go under the arc to start again in new positions.

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