Washington Quickstep (England)

Washington Quickstep
England/USA


These notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. We learned the dance from Stuart Moody.

Music: Any good English/Contra Jig or Reel
Formation: Duple Improper contra lines
Introduction: depends upon recording used.

A1: R hand Star (8), L hand Star (8)
A2: 1s down the center, turn alone (8) and come back, cast off (8)
B1: Ladies Chain  (8) and Back (8) [or R & L through and Back]
B2: Long lines go forward and back (8); 1s swing in new position, end facing down (8)

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