This is dance #3342 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Back to Nature {alternate}

by Erik Hoffman

Permission: full

FormationBase: Four Facing Four
FormationDetail: Improper
Progression: Single. Swap sides

Figures:

A1

(8) In lines of four, go forward and back

(8) C1 corner swing; form square

A2

(4) [Heads] Circle right 1/2

(4) [Heads] C2 corner allemande left 1; face partner in nearest side couple

(8) Ladies chain to partner (along the set)

B1

(16) With partner, dip and dive 4 (ones arch to begin) (across the set)

B2

(8) [Groups of four] Circle left 3/4

(8) Partner swing; face N2

Calling Notes:

In A2, heads are allemanding their opposite in their circle of four.

In B1, the ones are couples that were facing down at the start of the dance.
Appearances: Give-and-Take, p 158
VariantVideos:
A2: [Heads] Circle left 1/2; turn alone; ladies chain to partner (along the set)
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