This is dance #18235 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Right-hand Gypsy

by Richard Wilson

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) Neighbor full sashay clockwise

(8) Neighbor swing

A2

(6) Circle left 3/4

(2) Pass through along (PR)

(8) Shadow left shoulder round 1

B1

(8) Partner modified right shoulder round

(8) Partner swing counterclockwise

B2

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

Calling Notes:

A1 sashay is done with one pair of hands connected, but the original instructions were unclear.

B1 right shoulder round is meant to be done with right hands touching ("with right arm extended downward, fingertips towards ground and palm towards own leg, connect palms and right shoulder round")
Appearances: All Join Hands, p 112