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Thread #142582   Message #3289261
Posted By: Marje
12-Jan-12 - 09:05 AM
Thread Name: Ceilidh Question UK
Subject: RE: Ceilidh Question UK
Yes, "dos a dos" is French but I am not at all sure that the French use the expression. "Do-si-do" is the authentic US and British version.

If a caller tries calling "back to back" instead of do-si-do, dancers sometimes misunderstand and turn round so they approach each other backwards. Best stick to do-si-do.



Marje