This is dance #8202 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Bob's Boomerang (contra version)

by Mike Richardson

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) Women gypsy right 1 & 1/2

(8) Partner swing

A2

(8) Hands-across star right 3/4

(8) Hands-across star left 1

B1

(7) Single file promenade counterclockwise around the major set

(2) Turn alone

(7) Single file promenade clockwise around the major set

B2

(8) Open ladies chain to partner:

(4) Women allemande right 1/2

(4) Partner allemande left 3/4

(8) Open ladies chain to neighbor:

(4) Women allemande right 1/2

(4) Neighbor allemande left 3/4

Calling Notes:

Written for Bob Archer.
The ECD version is
A1 Women forward and back, Men set and turn single
A2 Star right, left
B1 Single file promenade
B2 Full ladies open chain
Appearances: website Richardson