Meaning of the word "Virginia reel" in English

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Virginia reel

US /vərˈdʒɪn.i.ə ˈriːl/
UK /vərˈdʒɪn.i.ə riːl/
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Noun

a lively American country dance, similar to a contra dance, in which couples face each other in two long lines

Example:
The wedding reception ended with everyone doing the Virginia reel.
Learning the steps of the Virginia reel was easier than I thought.