The Lariat (P)

Two polka steps forward. As you complete this, drop right hands

Lifting left hands, man proceeds forward with 4 polka steps, while lady does 4 polka steps to the left around the man.

A lady returns to the man's right side, they drop left hands and hold right hands. The man then circles her to the right with 4 polka steps. This takes place as the lady proceeds forward with 4 polka steps.

As the couple gets back to original position, they resume holding hands in the beginning position. They do 2 polka steps forward and drop hands as they complete steps.

Step forward on inside foot. Pivot outward ½ turn, then pivot again ¼ turn more so couple faces each other, join hands.

LADY: Stomp left foot, kick right foot between man's legs, step back on right, touch left toe back

MAN: Stomp right foot, kick left foot outside lady's right step back on left, touch right toe back.

Couple turns to face line of dance again. They resume holding hands in original position. Do 2 polka steps forward

Again beginning with inside foot, step forward and pivot ½ turn as before, then pivot ¼ turn to face each other and slap hands with partner.

LADY: While turning to the left to face line of dance, do 2 polka steps, beginning with left foot

MAN: While turning to the right to face the line of dance, do 2 polka steps beginning with right foot.