This is dance #11689 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Robins on a Wire

by Will Mentor

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Becket
Progression: Single
Direction: CW

Figures:

A1

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor

(6) Mad robin counterclockwise around neighbor

(2) Women walk forward; form long wave in center

A2

(4) Women balance long wave in center || Men shift left

(4) N2 women allemande right 3/4

(8) N2 neighbor swing

B1

(6) Mad robin clockwise around neighbor N2

(2) Men walk forward; form long wave in center

(4) Men balance long wave in center || Women shift left

(4) Single file promenade clockwise 5/8

B2

(8) Partner gypsy right

(8) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

Because of the sidestep in the A2, the N2 neighbor swing should finish across from partner.
Appearances: website YouTube GreatContraVideos
Videos: 1 2 3