Chestnut

Line Dance for 3 Couples

Instructions

Verse I.

A1&2 – Take hands, Partners lead up a Double and fall back a Double. That again.

B1 – Balance back from your Partner, then cross and change places. Men take hands and circle once around, the Women doing the same at the same time.
B2 – Repeat back to your places.

Verse II.

A1&2 – Arm Right with your Partner. Arm Left with your Opposite.

B1 – Balance back from your Partner, then cross and change places. Each side do a half Hey so 1^st Couple ends at the bottom.
B2 – Repeat back to your places.

Verse III.

A1&2 – Side Right with your Partner. Side Left with your Opposite.

B1 – Balance back from your Partner, then cross and change places. 1^st Couple lead down the center, the other Couples following.
B2 – Repeat, casting off and follow up to your places.

Note: The order of Arming and Siding is intentional. It’s the only Playford dance that uses this order, but it was published consistently this way.