This is dance #16157 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Bridge to a Swing

by Luke Donforth

Permission: full

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

Figures:

A1

(4) Women give-and-take neighbor

(12) Neighbor swing

A2

(6) On left diagonal, ladies chain to shadow

(8) Circle right 1 [with N2, shadow]

(2) Pass through along (SL)

B1

(8) Partner "arm-bridge balance"

(8) Hey 1/2 (PR;WL;N2R;ML)

B2

(8) Partner gypsy right

(8) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

"The arm bridge balance is stolen from swing dancing. Two hand balance, lift hands, putting your left hand behind your own head, and right hand behind partner's head. Release hands, and slide among arms to catch right hand to right hand.

Not called as of 2019. Please contact Luke Donforth at calling.luke@gmail.com if you call this.

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