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The Diagonal Dilemma

by Gene Hubert

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FormationBase: Duple Minor - Proper
FormationDetail: Line of four facing down (W2-W1-M1-M2)
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(6) In a line of four, go down the hall (W2-W1-M1-M2)

(2) Left-hand side turn as couples || Right-hand side turn alone

(6) In a line of four, go up the hall (W1-W2-M1-M2)

(2) Bend the line

A2

(8) Circle left 7/8

(8) Ones swing

B1

(4) Neighbor balance

(12) Neighbor swing

B2

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) Ones gypsy right 1 & 1/2

Calling Notes:

In A2, twos assist ones (who are diagonally opposite) into the swing.


Appearances: More Dizzy Dances, Volume III, p 3
website ACDOL
website contradb.com
2012 RPDLW syllabus, p 37
Videos: 1 2 3