Ritz, The

By Gene Hubert
Composed July, 1984

SourceGene Hubert, "Dizzy Dances, vol. II"
Levelmed (assigned by the editor)
TypeContra
FormationImproper
A1(10) Right-hand star 1 1/4
(6) Trail buddies allemande left
A2(16) Partners balance and swing
B1(8) Long lines go forward and back
(8) Ladies chain
B2(16) Hey, ladies pass right shoulders to start

Author's Notes:
This dance borrows the hey to star transition from "Washington Hey" by Ralph Sweet and the star right once and a quarter, allemande left combination from "The Fiddler's Star" by Roger Whynot.
"The Ritz" was the name given to the alternate dance facility at Pinewoods Dance Camp during the 1984 season when the C# Dance Pavilion was being rebuilt.

Editor's Notes:
In A1 after the star your partner and trail buddy are both in the same line as yourself.

This dance is from American Country Dances On Line
All rights reserved by the author; used by permission.
Added to database 11/17/1996; last revised 3/5/1999; edited by Russell Owen