A Chorus 1: Zig-Zag [1] Couples zig into set with basic step in closed position, [2] zag out 90 deg. to right couple’s place and [3-4] pivot 4x (turning step-hops) to opposite place. [5-8] Repeat to return home.
B Fig.1: Changing Partners [1-2] In open position (gent’s R arm around partner’s waist, lady’s LH on his back) head couples go into set. [3-4] Gents take opposite lady in closed position and pivot 4x home. [5-8] Repeat for sides. (Keep this new partner for most of the rest of the dance.)
A Chorus 2: Right Through & Back [1-2] Heads face the couple on their right; sides face left. Pass through set taking opposite’s RH on [2] and pulling by and [3-4] pivot 2x with partner to opposite place (with head couples taking the outside track). [5-8] Repeat to return home
C Fig. 2a: Ladies’ Star [1] Four ladies move left into set forming a star. [2] Taking RH, ladies turn almost ¾. [3-4] Looking first at right corner gentleman, ladies then cast over left shoulder back to opposite gentleman. [5-8] Ladies complete one slow LH turn with opposite gent, placing the gent inside the set.
C Fig. 2b: Gentlemen’s Star [1-4] Gents repeat first half of Ladies’ Star. [5-8] Couples schottische in place in closed position, turning 2x [Note: “home” has now moved to opposite place]
A Chorus 3: Open Half Promenade [1-2] Couples open promenade to RH couple’s place (gents R arm around lady’s waist, lady’s LH on gent’s back.) [3-4] Open pivots to opposite place. [5-8] Repeat to return home
B Fig. 1: Changing Partners Same as above (getting original partners back).