This is dance #10218 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Simple Sixes He Says

by Luke Donforth

Permission: full

FormationBase: Other Longways
FormationDetail: Six Facing Six; Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) On right diagonal, right and left through with partner; they face other active trail buddy couple

(8) [Same couples] Right and left through with partner (across the set); face along

A2

(4) [All twelve] Balance ring

(4) Petronella turn

(4) [All twelve] Balance ring

(4) Petronella turn

B1

(4) Partner balance (RH)

(12) Hey for six 1/2 (PR;L;R;L;R;L) (across the set)

B2

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

Lines of three couples finish 3-1-2.

In the A1, those that can do a right diagonal right and left through. Then they face across, at the other couple that was doing a right and left through. (Twos face ones, fours face fives.)

B1 hey for six is across with trail buddies.

Not called as of 6/2025. Please contact Luke Donforth at calling.luke@gmail.com if you call this.
Appearances: website Donforth archive