This is dance #6988 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Having a Ball and a Chain

by Devin Nordson

Permission: full

Status: deprecated

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
FormationDetail: Wave of four (NL,MR)
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(4) Balance wave of four (NL,MR)

(4) Neighbor allemande left 1

(8) Men allemande right 1 & 1/2

A2

(2) Partner pull by left

(6) Ladies chain to neighbor

(8) Neighbor swing

B1

(4) Men pass left

(12) Partner swing

B2

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor; form wave of four

(4) Balance wave of four (NL,MR)

(4) Walk forward; form wave of four with N2

Calling Notes:

A2 swing recommended to be cathedral swing.
B1 shoulder not specified.
Appearances: website Nordson archive