This is dance #2559 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Dog Branch Reel Variation 1

by William Watson

Permission: full

Based on: "Dog Branch Reel" by Bob Dalsemer

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
FormationDetail: Line of four facing down (W2-M1-W1-M2)
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

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

(2) Form cozy line: Holding hands ones turn away from each other, bring hands over heads; twos join hands behind

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

(2) Form cloverleaf: Keeping hands joined, twos arch, ones dive (ones backwards)

A2

(8) Cloverleaf left

(8) Neighbor swing

B1

(8) Neighbor promenade across

(8) Right and left through with neighbor

B2

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) Ones swing

Appearances: website William Watson