This is a simple but interesting dance especially suitable for girls.
COSTUME
Girl - Chinese blouse and long, loose drawers of any color. Chinese sandals, a big fan.
MUSIC - is divided into six parts: A, B, C, D, E and Finale.
COUNT - one, two, or one, and, two to a measure.
FORMATION - One to any number of participants may take part in this dance. If many are taking part they may be arranged in any desired formation.
PART I (Music A - play once)
(a) Pause (2 M) ... 2 M
(b) Shuffling steps forward to place. Arms folded in front, hands tucked inside sleeves. The fan is kept in one pocket of left hanging at the right side of the waist. They body is swayed very slightly to right (1 M) and left side (1 M) alternately for seven measures ... 7 M
PART II (Music B - play two times)
(a) Take a small jump forward, bending knees slightly. Arms are still folded in front. Bend head forward as the jump is made (cts. 1, 2). Slowly straighten knees and raise head to erect position (cts. 1, 2) ... 2 M
(b) Repeat (a) three more times ... 6 M
(c) Repeat (a) and (b), jumping backward ... 8 M
PART III (Music C - play once)
(a) Swing R foot forward (ct. 1), swing the same foot sideward right (ct. 2), three steps in place (R, L, R) (cts. 1, and, 2). Arms still folded in front. Twist the body a little to the right as the R foot is swung to the side ... 2 M
(b) Repeat (a) to the left, starting with the L foot ... 2 M
(c) Repeat (a) and (b) ... 4 M
PART IV (Music C - play once)
(a) Step R foot sideward (ct. 1) close L to R foot (ct. 2). Arms in reverse "T" position, forefingers pointing upward (the other four fingers are loosely closed) ... 1 M
(b) Bend knees slightly at the same time, dipping both hands toward the chest without lowering the elbows and nodding head forward (ct. 1), straighten knees and head, hands return to first position (ct. 2) ... 1 M
(c) Repeat (a) and (b) to left side, starting with the L foot ... 2 M
(d) Repeat all (a-c) ... 4 M
PART V (Music D - play two times)
(a) Take fan and open. Hold with the R hand and cover face so eyes just show. Turn head to right (cts. 1, 2), turn to front (cts. 1, 2), turn to left (cts. 1, 2), turn to front again (cts. 1, 2) ... 4 M
(b) Close the fan and strike it lightly against the palm of the L hand (four taps for every count). Move L hand from sideward left - overhead - sideward right (4 M). The fan is continously tapped against the palm ... 4 M
(c) Kneel and sit on heels ... 1 M
(d) Repeat all ( a and b) in kneeling position ... 8 M
(e) Stand and keep fan ... 1 M
PART VI (Music E - play once)
(a) Point R foot in intermediate in front (obliquely), bend L knee slightly. Point R forefinger to R foot and look at the R foot at the same time (ct. 1). Put the feet together and straighten knees, arms in reverse "T" position, forefingers pointing upward (ct. 2). Raise the heels (ct. 1) lower heels (ct. 2) ... 2 M
(b) Repeat (a) with L foot and L hand ... 2 M
(c) Repeat (a) and (b) ... 4 M
PART VII (Music E - play once)
(a) Take fan and open with the R hand, starting with the R foot, execute shuffling steps forward moving clockwise. Hold fan at the chest level, fanning vigorously. Bend the body slightly forward. (8 cts.) ... 4 M
(b) Turn right about. Repeat (a), counterclockwise (8 cts.) ... 4 M
FINALE (Music Finale)
(a) Close fan and keep. Bow low (1 M), straighten trunk (1 M). Repeat once more (2 M) ... 4 M
(b) Three-step turn right in place and bow low ... 3 M
Note: The exit may be done as in fig. 1. Use the same music.