This dance is also known as the Star Polka in Germany and was once also a favourite in the Israeli dance repertoire. Formation: Circle of partners facing counter-clockwise, (CCW), “men” on the left of each pair. Beat Steps Part A 32 Polka step/skip with partner, CCW Part B 32 March CCW, men on the inside of the circle, handle partner’s hand. Pairs edge in towards the centre of the circle until the “men” can place their left hand onto the shoulder of the man in front. Part C 32 “Women” turn and polka/skip clockwise around the outside of the circle. “Men” face the centre of the circle and perform the following clapping pattern: Clap own hands 3 times, clap neighbour’s hands 3 times When the music starts from the beginning again, “men” turn out to join the nearest “lady” to start the dance again. Doudlevska Polka Pg 11