The Ideal Schottische Formation: Circle of couples in open two-hand hold with man facing out Music: 8 bar schottische, or hornpipe Bars 1 Side, together, side, hop -- 3 side steps to man's left (L.O.D.). On 4th step (hop) let go leading hand, bring trailing hands forward so you are back to back with your partner. 1 Side, together, side, hop -- keep going anticlockwise hold trailing hands 1 Side, together, side, hop -- let go (original) leading hands, take 3 steps CW and turn on the 4th step so you are facing your partner. 1 Side, together, side, hop -- take hands again, (two-hand open hold) and keep dancing clockwise (against L.O.D.). 2 Step, together, step, hop into the centre (man dances backwards) and then same steps out (towards wall) 2 Circular Step-Hop -- in ballroom hold, dance 4 step-hops around. or Dance: The Ideal schottische Set: Couple Dance 2 Hands with partner, chassé ballroom direction 2 steps, let go trailing hands and turn back to back for 2 more chassé steps in same direction. 2 steps back the other way, let go trailing hands, and turn to face for 2 more steps. 2 steps into the middle of the room, 2 steps out, swing for 4 steps. All that in 8 bars!