Lariat

modified: April1, 2006

 Pretty turn with double hands. Uses normal count of QQSS or 1-2-3-5,
 Progresses down line of dance rather sideways with man doing crossover steps.

 

Figure

Lead or Man’s footwork

Amt. of turn (lady)

1

Double natural

Catch ladies LH as she comes around 2nd time.
End facing each other
 across line of dance in hamerlock.

1/2 on 1,2,3
1/4 on

2

Change places
(Lady further down LOD)

 LF fwd (across LOD), RF side (against LOD),
LF across (against LOD) RF back
End in hamerlock on the other side.

no turns

3

Back to hamerlock

LF side RF cross (in front of LF) LF side, RF back

 

 

Repeat 2 & 3 above

easy way out is laces

 

Hamerlock