Pride of Erin

Melbourne Colonial Dancers held a 1920's themed  Ball in June 2018. The Pride of Erin was on the dance program. Blackberry Jam provided the music.
The dance instructions are:
PRIDE OF ERIN   Written by C Wood of Leith, 1911
In Scotland to celebrate the Irish in Scotland
Partners in Open Ballroom hold facing line of dance (LOD) / 32 bars
4 Bars: Starting on outside feet, take 2 slow steps forward, then 3 steps forward raising inside feet to about ankle height, toe pointed. (SSQQS)
4 Bars: Starting with inside foot take 2 slow steps backward. Then 3 steps backward (SSQQS) turning to face partner and join hands.
2 Bars: Man swivels right foot, lady swivels left then step other foot against LOD. Then men swivels left steps forward right, lady swivels right steps forward left then repeat.
2 Bars: Repeat swivels and steps.
4 Bars: Turn to face LOD and waltz solo along LOD 2 turns (12 steps), finish facing partner.
4 Bars: Holding hands balance forward (on left) and back then waltz to opposite places, lady passing under man’s right arm.
4 Bars: Repeat back to place.
8 Bars:  Waltz

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