Let's Look at CIRCLES LEFT AND RIGHT

Circle Left/Right - Starting formation - two or more dancers. Dancers join hands to form a circle. Face slightly left or right, as directed, and move forward around the circle. When left or right is not specified, then Circle Left.

Styling: All dancers walk (dance) with joined hands, men's palms up and lady's palms down, elbows bent comfortably so that hands can be held above the level of the elbow of the shortest person. When adjoining dancers are the same sex, the right hand person in the pair should place their hand palm down and the left hand person in the pair should place their hand palm up.

Timing: Standing or static square of 8 people-Circle full around = 16 steps; Circle three quarters = 12 steps; Circle one half = 8 steps; Circle one quarter = 4 steps.Square or Prompted Dance-sets of 4 Circle full around = 8 steps; Circle one half = 4 steps; Circle 3/4 = 6 steps

Teaching Tips: Usually taught from a large circle. Try to avoid the grapevine step action because it tends to throw off the balance of other people in the circle.