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Two for the Show

by Ted Sannella

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) Women go forward and back

(8) Men give-and-take partner

A2

(8) Partner sashay down

(8) Partner sashay up

B1

(8) Partner do-si-do

(8) Partner swing

B2

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor

Calling Notes:

Note the give-and-take is a gentle 4 beats forwards, and 4-beats back.
Appearances: Zesty Contras, p 68
American Square Dance, vol 2003, no Sep, p 23
New England Caller, vol 1994, no May, p 72
Oglebay Institute Syllabus, vol 1983, no Fall, p 20