This is dance #17008 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Boxing Day Balance

by Donna Hunt

Permission: full

FormationBase: Singlet
FormationDetail: Facing partner
Progression: None
Virtual?: Yes

Figures:

A1

(4) Partner balance (RH)

(4) Partner box the gnat

(8) Star right 1 [with partner, phantoms]

A2

(4) Phantom neighbor balance (LH) // Partner balance (LH) (dancer's choice)

(4) Phantom neighbor swat the flea // Partner swat the flea (dancer's choice)

(8) Star left 1 [with other phantoms] // Star left 1 [with partner, phantoms] (dancer's choice)

B1

(8) Partner gypsy right

(8) Partner swing; face camera

B2

(8) In a line of two, go forward and back

(8) Ricochet loop clockwise against camera (going around partner)

Calling Notes:

In the stars, use "jazz hands" with free hands.
Appearances: website Virtual Contras Google Doc