Dance progression

1-2

(a)

In crossed-back hold position, beginning with ML/WR foot, dance 2 step-hops forward in LOD (1), followed by 1 Vindeliska-step (2), hopping on MR/WL foot.

3-4

Dance 4 running steps, turning CCW as a couple on the spot (M backward, W forward)(3), followed by 1 Vindeliska step (4).

1-4

Repeat (a).

5-6

(b)

Beginning with outside foot, and dropping hand hold, dance 2 step-hops to change places, W passing in front of M to her L, and M passing to his R (5), followed by 1 Vindeliska-step (6).

7-8

With 4 running steps, turn individually on the spot, M turning CW, W turning CCW (7), followed by 1 Vindeliska-step (8).

5-6

Repeat (b) to return to place. This time M passes in front of W moving to his L, and W to her R (5). Resume cross-back hold position, and dance 1 Vindeliska step (6).

7-8

With 4 running steps, turn individually on the spot (7), M turning CCW, W turning CW. All dance 1 Vindeliska step (8).

Repeat from (a) as desired.

Source: As taught by Martti Vanhapellto in Vancouver, 1988-03-25 to 26.

Variant I from Toorniolaakso/Tornedalen

1-2

(a)

In crossed-back hold, beginning with ML/WR foot, dance 4 running steps forward in LOD (1), followed by 1 Vindeliska-step (2).

3-4

Repeat (a).

1-2

(b)

Dance 4 running steps, turning CW as a couple on the spot (M forward, W backward)(1), followed by 1 Vindeliska-step (2).

3-4

Repeat (b).

5-6

(c)

Beginning with outside foot, and dropping hand hold (arms hanging), dance 4 running-steps forwards and diagonally away from each other (5), followed by 1 Vindeliska-step (6).

7-8

(d)

With 4 running steps, turn individually on the spot, M turning CCW, W turning CW (7), followed by 1 Vindeliska-step.

5-6

(e)

Dance 4 running steps diagonally towards partner, and resume crossed-back hold position (5), followed by 1 Vindeliska-step.

7-8

Turn on the spot as a couple with 4 running steps (7), followed by 1 Vindeliska-step.

Repeat from (a) as desired.

Source: As danced by Ebba Matti in Kukkola, and described by Tord Holmbon, Luleå, in Nov. 1977

Variant II from Toorniolaakso/Tornedalen

1-2

(a)

In 'schottish' [sic] hold, beginning with ML/WR foot, dance 4 running steps forward in LOD (1), followed by 1 Vindeliska-step (2).

3-4

Turning CCW on the spot (M backward, W forward)(3), followed by followed by 1 Vindeliska-step (4).

1-4

Repeat (a).

5-6

(b)

Both dance 4 side-steps, beginning with inside foot (MR/WL) to change places, M passing behind W, without turning (5), followed by 1 Vindeliska-step (6).

7-8

Turn individually on the spot, M turning CCW and W turning CW, 4 running steps (7), followed by 1 Vindeliska-step (8).

5-6

(c)

Both dance 4 side-steps, beginning with inside foot (ML/WR) to change places, M passing behind W, without turning (5). followed by 1 Vindeliska-step (6).

7-8

Turn individually on the spot, M turning CW and W turning CCW, 4 running steps (7), followed by 1 Vindeliska-step (8).

Repeat from (a) as desired.

Source: As described in a mimeograph in the archives of Björkstalaget [folk dance group] in Umeå. The mimeo is likely from the 1940s. Björkstalaget was started in 1923, and according to its anniversary pubication from 1973, this was included in a performance by the group in 1932.