The First Lady

by Fried Herman

             Longways for as many as will

A1   8  First couple half figure-eight through second couple.
     8  Dancers in "men's" line half figure-eight through "women's" line.
A2   8  Ladies half figure-eight through men.
     8  Dancer's in "women's" line half figure-eight through "men'" line.
B1   8  Men move into partner's place while ladies cross by right hand. 
        Then left-hand turn with contrary ("open" ladies' chain
     8  Left-hand star once around.
B2   8  First couple half a draw poussette, second couple regular half-poussette
        (Men falling back).
     4  First couple cast into second place, second dance up.
     4  Turn partners both hands.

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