This is dance #11426 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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by Chris Page

Permission: full

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

Figures:

A1

(8) In lines of four, go forward and back while partner roll away (M roll R, W side-step L)

(8) Opposite neighbor swing; face partner across

A2

(16) Four ladies chain (across the set):

(4) [Groups of four] Ladies chain to partner, with half courtesy turn in center

(4) [Center four] Ladies chain to corner C2, with half courtesy turn

(4) [Groups of four] Ladies chain to corner C1, with half courtesy turn in center

(4) [Center four] Ladies chain to trail buddy; face nearest end

B1

(4) C2 corner balance

(12) C2 corner swing; face along

B2

(4) Men star left 1/2

(12) Partner swing; face N2

Calling Notes:

The four-ladies chain involves the middle men only courtesy turning 1/2 to face different directions across the set.
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