FRIENDLY WALTZ  (crib typed out from Collins Scottish Country Dancing, third edition 2000, page 261)

In couples facing Line of dance, nearer hands joined. Start with outside foot.

1-2 Balance forward and back (men step left, close right, step right, close left, women do opposite)

3-4 Two waltz steps turning away from partner

5-6 Repeat balance forward and back

7-8 Waltz turning slightly away from partner then towards, joining both hands with partner

9 Balance sideways along line of dance (step close)

10 Balance sideways against line of dance (step close)

11-12 Woman progresses to man to her left by turning under her partner’s right arm while man balances along like of dance and hesitates

13-16 In ballroom hold, waltz round with new partner, opening out to start again.