THE VIRGINIAN

Choreographer: Jo Ann Hilbish

Step Sheet

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Position:Large Circle (Mans inside & Ladies outside). Face Partner, Join right hands in "Shake Hands" Position & left hands underneath.

1-4MAN: Step right to side, touch left toe next to right. Step left to side, touch right toe next to left.

LADY: Reverse counts 1-4 (begin on left).

5-8MAN: Step right behind left, step left to side, step right over left, step left to side.

9-12MAN: Repeat counts 5-8 (continuing to travel in LOD).

LADY: Do same steps in 5-12 traveling in LOD, but begin by crossing left over right.

13-16MAN: Step right-left-right-left in place while lifting hands above lady's head, allowing her to turn.

LADY: Step left-right-left-right in place while turning to the left a full turn.

17&18MAN: Shuffle right-left-right (turning to the left).

19-22MAN: Shuffle left-right-left, then right-left-right.

23&24MAN: Shuffle left-right-left (drop right hands).

LADY: Do steps 17-24 beginning on left.

(In 8 counts couple makes 1 complete rotation)

25-32MAN: Shuffle backward (toward center) right-left-right. Shuffle backward left-right-left, then right-left-right. Shuffle forward left-right-left (ready to "shake hands" with new partner).

LADY: Shuffle left-right-left in diagonal away from circle. Shuffle right-left-right turning left & facing direction of new partner. Shuffle left-right-left & right-left-right in diagonal toward new partner on left.

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Jo Ann Hilbish

Jo Ann Hilbish is a talented choreographer and dancer whose creativity shines through her four captivating dances featured in our archive. With an infectious passion for movement, she continues to inspire and engage audiences with her innovative artistry.

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