Pride of Erin

Melbourne Colonial Dancers held “A Golden Jubilee Ball” to celebrate their 50th year.
The Ball was held at the Preston Town Hall, Preston, Melbourne, Australia on the 29th June 2024
The Musicians for the evening were: “The Melbourne Colonial Dancers Band”
Featured on the Program was The Pride of Erin
Dance Instructions are:
PRIDE OF ERIN Written by C Wood of Leith, 1911
In Scotland to celebrate the Irish in Scotland
Partners in Open Ballroom hold facing line of dance (LOD) / 32 bars
4 Starting on outside feet, take 2 slow steps forward, then 3 steps forward raising inside feet to about ankle height, toe pointed. (SSQQS)
4 Starting with inside foot take 2 slow steps backward. Then 3 steps backward (SSQQS) turning to face partner and join hands.
2 Man swivels right foot, lady swivels left then step other foot against LOD. Then men swivels left steps forward right, lady swivels right steps forward left then repeat.
2 Repeat swivels and steps.
4 Turn to face LOD and waltz solo along LOD 2 turns (12 steps), finish facing partner.
4 Holding hands balance forward (on left) and back then waltz to opposite places, lady passing under man’s right arm.
4 Repeat back to place.
8 Waltz