This is dance #847 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Retrograde Motion

by Charlie Fenton

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) Star left 3/4

A2

(8) Shadow gypsy right 1 & 1/2

(4) Balance ring [with shadow]

(4) Petronella turn

B1

(4) Balance ring [with shadow]

(4) Petronella turn; face next

(8) Partner swing

B2

(8) Men allemande left 1 & 1/2

(8) Neighbor swing

Appearances: website ACDOL