The Gay Gordons Dance is a wonderful way to express yourself and connect with others. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or a complete beginner, these simple steps will have you twirling around the dance floor in no time! The Gay Gordons is a lively dance that’s perfect for weddings, ceilidhs, and other social events.
The dance is performed in pairs, with the partners holding hands.
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The Steps:
To begin the dance, stand beside your partner. For ease we’ll call this partner 1 and partner 2. The bars of music are given first then the instruction.
Bars
1-2 | Right hands joined over the partner’s shoulder (partner 1 arm behind partner 2‘s back) and left hands joined in front, walk forward for four steps, starting on the right foot.
3-4 | Still moving in the same direction, and without letting go, pivot on the spot (so left hand is behind partner 2 and right hand is in front) and take four steps backwards.
5-8 | Repeat in the opposite direction.
9-12 | Drop left hands, raise right hands above partner 2‘s head. Partner 2 pivots on the spot. Partner 1 may set.
13-16 | Joining hands in ballroom hold, polka (dance step) round the room.
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So there you have it, a simple and fun way to dance The Gay Gordons! With these easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll be able to master this popular Scottish country dance in no time. Whether you’re dancing at a wedding or just having a good time with friends, The Gay Gordons is sure to be a hit. So grab a partner, put on some music, and get ready to dance the night away!
If you would like to come along and dance to a live band at the London Ceilidh Club, then check out our dates here!
Check out some video footage here at the Ceilidh Club!
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