This is a "Lovers Dance." This is the only dance where women and men touch. In a two step, the woman chooses her partner. If she is refused, the man must compensate the asker in some way.

In modern times, some emcees will set a restitution fee of five dollars. Either way, a man's refusal was considered bad luck.

Each couple follows the lead of the head dancers, forming a line behind them.  Two lead dancers, as a couple, guide other pairs of male and female dancers who follow them around the dance area.

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