This is dance #368 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Bale the Hay

by Tom Hinds

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(6) Neighbor allemande left 1

(10) Ones swing

A2

(8) As a couple, ones hey for three 1/2 with twos (ones pass M2R to begin)

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

(2) Turn alone

B1

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

(2) Bend the line

(8) Circle left 1

B2

(8) Same-role neighbor do-si-do

(8) Twos swing

Calling Notes:

Man two needs to turn around for hey/down the hall transition.
Appearances: Dance All Night III, p 6