Strip the Willow Square

FORMAT: Square
MUSIC: 4 * 48-bar jigs

Al Head couples take ballroom hold, galop across the set for eight steps, men
   Passing back to back. Without turning, galop back, ladies back to back.
A2 Side couples the same.

B1 Head men strip the willow: right-forearm turn each other three-quarters,
   left—forearm turn right-hand lady. Right with each other again, left with
   opposite lady (the other man's partner).
B2 Continue working round, finishing with own partner.

A3 All circle left (slip). Circle right.
B3 Balance and swing partner.

The second time through, side couples galop first and side men strip the willow. The third and fourth time the ladies lead the strip the willow, starting right with each other and left with corner man, making sure they finish on their partner's right.