Pride of Erin Waltz
Formation: couples around the room facing anti-clockwise, taller person on the inside of the circle.
Bars:
Instructions:
1-4:
Nearer hands joined, swing the inner leg (and joined hands) forward and back, then walk forwards three quick steps and then turn.
5-8:
Repeat in the opposite direction.
9-10:
Facing partner, both hands joined, and heading clockwise, cross trailing leg over leading leg, then point with leading leg.
11-12:
Repeat in opposite direction.
13-16:
Take four steps anti-clockwise, pulling leading shoulder back to face alternately away from and towards your partner with each step.
17-24:
Joining both hands, swing together (slightly to the right of partner) and away, then change places, turning the outside person under the inside person’s left arm while doing so. Repeat.
24-28:
In ballroom hold, take two steps anti-clockwise, then two clockwise.
29-32:
Waltz round the room.
Ceithir Ceilidh Band 