Texas Whirlwind - Rickey Holden

Holden teaches the figures, starting with a review of Catch All Eight, a traditional figure from West Texas that became part of modern square dance: right hand turn halfway around, then left hand turn once and a half. Holden leads dancers through some introductory figures to practice just this piece. After a few minutes, he teaches the figures for the whole dance. Viewers who just want to watch it can jump to 6:50 for the dancing. Holden credits the dance (also sometimes known as the Texas Tornado) to Fenton "Jonesy" Jones, Los Angeles. Sleepy Marlin is the fiddler, and the tune is Ann Marie Reel. A Related Item includes an audio clip from a recording of Holden's calling this dance many years ago.

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