Square Dance for 4 Couples

As danced in Rivenvale

Instructions

Verse I.

A1 – 1^st and 3^rd Couples forward and back a Double.
A2 – 2^nd and 4^th Couples the same.

B1 – 1^st Couple and 3^rd Couple take both hands and slip into the center. Take both hands of your Opposites and slip out between the 2^nd and 4^th Couples, then cast to your place.
B2 – 2^nd Couple and 4^th Couple do the same.

Verse II.

A1&2 – As in Verse I.

B1 – 2^nd and 4^th Couples take both hands and make an arch. 1^st and 3^rd Couples face your Partner, pass by the right shoulder, going outside the set, to meet your Opposite and go under the arch. Fall back to your place, then turn your Partner halfway round.
B2 – 2^nd Couple and 4^th Couple do the same while the 1^st and 3^rd Couples make an arch with both hands.

Verse III.

A1&2 – As in Verse I.

B1 – Men pass in front of their partners, behind the next woman, and so on counter-clockwise around the circle back to your place.
B2 – Women do the same clockwise, passing in front of their partners to start.