This is dance #11223 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

Download as JSON

The Blackbirds of Spring {2014 RPDLW variant}

by Al Olson

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Proper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) Ones cast down (past N1;N2)

(4) Ones lead up (past N2)

(4) Ones cast off [with N1]

A2

(16) Ones turn contra corners; form long wave

B1

(4) Balance long wave (1CCR, twos face in)

(6) First contra corner right shoulder round 1

(6) Second contra corner left shoulder round 1

B2

(4) Ones balance

(12) Ones swing; face up

Appearances: 2014 RPDLW syllabus, p 31
1994 RPDLW syllabus, p 37 ("Blackbirds of Spring")
1999 RPDLW syllabus, p 42 ("Blackbirds of Spring")
2000 RPDLW syllabus, p 16 ("Blackbirds of Spring")
2002 RPDLW syllabus, p 36 ("Blackbirds of Spring")