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Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend

by Melanie Axel-Lute

Permission: full

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

Figures:

A1

(6) Circle left 3/4

(2) Pass through along (NR)

(4) N2 women balance (2H)

(4) N2 women two-person Petronella turn (in center); form diamond

A2

(4) Balance diamond [with N2]

(4) Petronella turn

(4) Balance diamond [with N2]

(4) Petronella turn (women turn 1/2 places around ring)

B1

(4) N2 neighbor balance

(12) N2 neighbor swing

B2

(4) Women give-and-take partner

(12) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

Edit check: email author to find starting positions of ring in A2.
Appearances: Twice as Nice, p 10