This is dance #10355 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Contra Canon

by Chris Page

Permission: full

FormationBase: Four Facing Four
FormationDetail: Improper
Progression: Single. Swap sides

Figures:

A1

(8) [Second couples] Partner swing (continued) || [First couples] As couples, go forward and back

(8) [Second couples] As couples, go forward and back || [First couples] Partner promenade counterclockwise 1/2

A2

(8) [Second couples] Partner promenade counterclockwise 1/2 || [First couples] Men give-and-take corner C2

(8) [Second couples] Men give-and-take corner C2 || [First couples] C2 corner swing

B1

(8) [Second couples] C2 corner swing || [First couples] Ladies chain to partner

(8) [Second couples] Ladies chain to partner || [First couples] Ladies chain to corner C2

B2

(1-8) [Second couples] Ladies chain to corner C2

(1-4) [First couples] Women allemande right 1/2

(5-16) [First couples] Partner swing; face N2

(9-12) [Second couples] Women allemande right 1/2

(13-16) [Second couples] Partner swing

Calling Notes:

First time through, in lines of four first couples on left, seconds on right. Firsts only interact with firsts, and seconds only with seconds.

At ends, couples should not trade places.
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