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SWEDISH SONG GAMES
EXPLANATION OF TERMS
Appelle. A quick, light stamp of the foot, usually at the beginning
of a run or dance.
Arch. Partners with arms extended raise joined hands to form an
arch.
Change partners. In single circle, boy with left hand takes girl’s
right and swings her over to his left side; his new partner is the girl on
his right. In double circle facing right or left, when one couple stands
behind another, players in outside circle take one step backward and
thus secure new partners.
Chain. The players are hand in hand in a circle, or in a straight
line. Low chain. The players are hand in hand in a circle, or in a
straight line, hands raised shoulder high. High chain. The players are
hand in hand in a circle, or in a straight line, hands raised as high as
possible. Grand chain, or Grand right and left. Partners face each
other. Boys move to the right, girls to the left. Give right hand to
partner, pass to next player, giving left hand, then right, then left,
etc., etc.
Change step. Step forward with left foot i, right foot to left foot 2,
short step forward with left 3.
Dalstep. I time. Stamp left 1, swing right with straight knee,
foot extended across left upward, rising on toe (or with slight hop)
when right foot reaches highest point 2, bring it down 3 ready to stamp
on i of next measure.
Dance around. Two persons with ring grasp dance around,
generally with arms extended and body bent slightly backward.
Faroe grasp and step. For description see page 87.
Foot, inside. The foot next partner, or, in a single circle facing
right or left, on the inner side of the circle.
Foot, outside. The foot on the side away from partner, or on the
outside of a single circle.
Free hands on hips. See hips firm.
Fall out. A long step forward and outward with the left foot, the left
knee slightly bent, weight forward, the right leg stretched backward,
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