This is dance #13627 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Pinwheel Roundabout

by Jacqui Grennan

Permission: full

FormationBase: Circle Mixer
Progression: Single
Direction: C-1
Mixer?: Yes

Figures:

A1

(8) In a big ring, go forward and back

(4) In a big ring, go forward

(4) Women fall back while men turn alone; face P1

A2

(8) P1 partner do-si-do

(4) Shift left

(4) Shift right; form long wave

B1

(4) Balance long wave (P1R,P2L, women face in)

(4) P1 partner allemande right 1/2

(4) Balance long wave (P1R,P0L, men face in)

(4) P1 partner allemande right 1/2

B2

(4) P2 partner balance

(12) P2 partner swing

Calling Notes:

At end of A1, there's an inner circle of men facing out, outer circle of women facing in.

Variant: Clap hands with current opposite
Appearances: website Grennan