The Virginian
                   Choreographed By Jo Ann Hilbish

   This is a Mixer Dance done in a Large Circle (Gents inside &
   Ladies outside) to slow blues like music.  Face Partner, Join
   R hands in "Shake Hands" Position & L hands underneath.

   Counts and Steps follow . . .



    1 -  2   Gent: Step R to side, Touch L toe next to R.
    3 -  4         Step L to side, Touch R toe next to L.
             Lady: Reverse Counts 1-4 (Begin on L).
    5 -  8   Gent: Step R behind L, Step L to side,
                   Step R over L, Step L to side.
    9 - 12         Repeat Counts 5-8 (Continuing to travel in LOD).
             Lady: Do same Steps in 5-12 traveling in LOD,
                   but begin by Crossing L over R.


   13 - 16   Gent: Step R,L,R,L in Place while lifting hands
                   above Lady's head, allowing her to Turn.
             Lady: Step L,R,L,R in Place while Turning CCW
                   360 degrees.
   17 & 18   Gent: Shuffle R,L,R (Turning CCW).
   19 - 22         Shuffle L,R,L, then R,L,R.
   23 & 24         Shuffle L,R,L (drop R hands).
             Lady: Do Steps 17-24 beginning on L.


             (In 8 Counts Couple makes 1 Complete Rotation)
   25 - 32   Gent: Shuffle backward (toward Center) R,L,R.  Shuffle
                   backward L,R,L, then R,L,R.  Shuffle forward
                   L,R,L (ready to "Shake Hands" with New Partner).
             Lady: Shuffle L,R,L in diagonal away from Circle.
                   Shuffle R,L,R Turning Left & facing direction of
                   New Partner.  Shuffle L,R,L & R,L,R in diagonal
                   toward New Partner on Left.
   Start Again!