• Contra set, couples facing each other in lines with gentlemen on callers right
• 6 to 12 couples per set.
• The top of the set is the end nearest the dance caller or the source of the music.
• Count off by couples, 1-2-1-2-1-2 to the bottom. Also termed "take hands 4 from the top".
• 1s are called "active" and progress down the set; 2s are "inactive" and progress up the set; at the ends wait out one cycle then resume as the other couple.
• Gentlemen face down the set; ladies face up the set

A rigadoon step pattern uses four counts: left, right, bounce, bounce.
1) slight hop in place, extending your L foot diagonally forward and L, heel tapping the floor and toe pointing up.
2) slight hop in place, extending your R foot diagonally forward and R, heel tapping the floor and toe pointing up.
3) slight hop in place, both feet together.
4) slight hop in place, both feet together.

The dance starts at any time, in 4/4 time.

1. Sashay -- 16 counts.
Sashay across the set, passing by and in front of your partner, 4 counts
Rigadoon, 4 counts
Sashay back, 4 counts
Rigadoon, 4 counts

2. Turns -- 16 counts.
R arm turn with partner
L arm turn with partner

3. Sashay -- 16 counts.
1's sashay down the set, 4 counts
Rigadoon, 4 counts
1's sashay back up the set, 4 counts
1's cast off to end up below their 2's, as the 2's move up the set, 4 counts

4. Circles -- 16 counts.
1's with 2's below hold hands and circle L
1's with 2's below hold hands and circle R

5. Pause -- 4 counts.
Everyone pause for 4 counts for the music's 4-count interlude


The dance repeats from the beginning.

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