The left hand dancer backs up while the right hand dancer moves forward. The pivot point is the handhold between the two dancers. Same as in couples promenade. Return to List 32. Each outside dancer holds the left forearm of a center dancer and walks forward.
Outside dancers hold the right forearm of a center dancer and walk forward.
When the ladies star, they will simply touch hands in the center. The dancers forming the star must remember to allow those on the outside to set the pace, since they have to travel a much further distance. If the centers move too fast, the result is that those on the outside will have to run to maintain the pace. As in any star, the ladies, while on the outside, may elect to hold their skirts. Return to List 33.