This is dance #10809 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Terpsicontrante

by Chris Page

Permission: full

FormationBase: Four Facing Four
FormationDetail: Indecent
Progression: Single. Swap sides

Figures:

A1

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing; face across

A2

(8) Right and left through with partner (across the set); face along

(8) Right and left through with partner (along the set)

B1

(4) [Groups of four] Circle left 1/2

(4) Centers serpentine counterclockwise 1/2 around each other (out-facing broken circle)

(4) [Groups of four] Circle left 1/2

(4) Centers serpentine counterclockwise 1/2 around each other (out-facing broken circle)

B2

(4) [Groups of four] Circle left 1/2

(4) Centers serpentine counterclockwise 1/2 around each other (out-facing broken circle)

(4) [Groups of four] Circle left 1/2

(4) Centers serpentine counterclockwise 1/2 around each other (out-facing broken circle)

Calling Notes:

Dance is technically indecent four-face-four. At end of A2, all are in progressed position.
Serpentine: Broken circle 1/2, facing out, women lead
Appearances: website Page