I was studying my dance collection yesterday, prepping to call a 60th Wedding Anniversary dance, when I (re)discovered “Downtown Stroll” by Linda Leslie. What a great dance! You barely have to teach anything. Role doesn’t matter.

Downtown Stroll #2    by Linda Leslie

Circle Mixer/Beginner    

Begin with a partner


1.   Promenade, turn alone

2.   Promenade back


3.   (Face Partner) Poussette in & out

4.       Repeat


5.   Partner do si do

   (Face on the left diagonal) 

6. New partner do si do


7&8. This Partner Balance & Swing (or 2-hand turn)