Right and Left Grand Family
Right and Left Grand
Starting formations
Right and Left Grand Circle or any formation in which dancers may conveniently
turn up to 90 degrees so the men face promenade direction (counterclockwise) and
women face wrong way promenade direction (clockwise).
Command examples
Right and Left Grand
Grand Right and Left
Dance action
If necessary, men turn up to 90 degrees to face promenade direction and women turn up to
90 degrees to face reverse promenade direction. Dancers blend into a circular formation as they Right
Pull By, Left Pull By, Right Pull By, Left Pull By.
Ending formationRight and Left Grand Circle
Timing10
Styling
Hands are involved with alternating pull-by movements, no twirls. Arms should be held in
natural dance position and the handhold position should be released as dancers pass each other. Men
particularly should stand tall and resist the temptation to lean over and stretch out their hand to the
next person. Just a comfortable extension of the arm and hand is all that is necessary.
Weave the Ring
Starting formationRight and Left Grand Circle
Command exampleWeave The Ring
Dance actionDancers do a no-hands Right and Left Grand.
Ending formationRight and Left Grand Circle
Timing10
Styling
Women work their skirt with both hands as they move around the square. Men hold hands in
natural dance position. Dancers lead with their right shoulder as they pass the dancer on the right,
then with the left shoulder as they pass the dancer on the left. Brief eye contact should be made as they
meet each dancer. Attention should be paid to keeping the circle a reasonable size (i.e., not too large).
Teaching Tip
Do a Right and Left Grand without hands, weaving in and out by each other.
Wrong Way Grand
Starting formation
Same as for Right and Left Grand, except with men facing wrong way promenade
direction, women facing promenade direction
Command examplesWrong Way Grand
Dance action
Same as for Right and Left Grand, except the men go in wrong way promenade direction and
women go in promenade direction
Ending formationRight and Left Grand Circle
Timing10
Styling Same as for Right and Left Grand
Teaching tip
Set it up and tell them to do a Right and Left Grand in this direction.
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Some groups have flourishes which extend the timing to 16 beats requiring a phrased delivery.
Weave The Ring is best danced to a well timed delivery, often preceded by an Allemande Left. Surprise or variety in starting formations is not recommended. While the Ocean Wave Rule applies to this call, its application is also not recommended.