This is dance #4080 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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The Uncommon Turn {Dan Pearl alternate}

by Dan Pearl

Permission: full

Based on: "The Uncommon Turn" by Al Olson

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) Ones lead down (past N1;N2)

(8) Ones cast up (past N2;N1)

A2

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) N1 neighbor swing

B1

(6) Ones do-si-do

(10) Ones allemande right 2 & 1/8

B2

(8) Neighbor allemande left 1 & 7/8 [M1 with N2, W1 with N1] [with first contra corner]

(8) Neighbor allemande right 2 [M1 with N1, W1 with N2] [with second contra corner]

Appearances: Zesty Contras, p 69