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FIGURES

Described below are all the figures used in the various dances described on this site. They are only a small sample of the figures that you may come across in English traditional dance as the dances have been deliberately chosen to limit the number of figures required.

Promenade Each couple walks side by side with their partner, anticlockwise round the set. Theoretically they should take their partners hands in a cross hand hold in front of them, left hand to left hand and right hand to right hand. If they can’t manage this then simply holding hands will work just as well.

Swing Each couple stands facing each other, takes their partner in a two hand hold or a ballroom hold and spins round clockwise. With adults I encourage people to use a ballroom hold, but with children I find a two handed hold works best. If they cross hands that is ideal, but just holding both hands will work.

A swing works best if the couple lean very slightly away from each other, put their right foot in towards their partner and use their left foot to “scoot” round. With a bit of practice they should be able to go round quite quickly without falling over!!