This is dance #4922 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Bear Hug

by Rich Goss

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Becket
Progression: Single
Direction: CW

Figures:

A1

(8) Circle left 1

(8) On left diagonal, ladies chain to neighbor N2

A2

(6) N2 neighbor promenade counterclockwise around the major set

(2) N2 neighbor turn as couples

(8) N2 neighbor promenade clockwise around the major set to partner

B1

(4) Pass through across (PR)

(12) N2 neighbor swing

B2

(8) Star left 3/4 [with N2]; men turn around

(8) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

written for Warren Argo
Appearances: website Goss
website Goss2