This is dance #18217 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

Download as JSON

Gypsy Chain

by Richard Wilson

Permission: full

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

Figures:

A1

(6) In a line of four, go down the hall (M1-W1-M2-W2)

(2) Turn alone

(6) In a line of four, go up the hall (M1-W1-M2-W2)

(2) Bend the line

A2

(4) Balance ring

(4) Partner roll away (M roll L, W side-step R)

(8) Modified ladies chain to neighbor:

(4) Women pass right

(4) Neighbor left shoulder round 3/4

B1

(8) N2 neighbor right shoulder round

(8) N2 neighbor swing

B2

(6) Circle left 3/4 [with N2]

(10) Partner swing

Appearances: All Join Hands, p 86