This is dance #3225 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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The Spice of Life {alternate}

by Bob Dalsemer

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(6) Neighbor allemande left 1

(2) Men shift left, while assisting neighbor behind his back to trade places

(8) Circle left 1

A2

(8) Neighbor allemande right 1 & 3/4

(8) Women allemande left 1 & 1/2

B1

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing

B2

(8) Partner promenade across

(8) Star right 3/4 (men behind partner)

Calling Notes:

A1 taken from central West Virginia traditional square dance.
In the A1, there's a hand change for the men while he passes his neighbor behind his back.
Appearances: Give-and-Take, p 141
website Dalsemer ("Spice of Life")