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Alamo Style

by Herbie Gaudreau

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FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Double

Figures:

A1

(8) Neighbor allemande left 1; form circular wave of four

(4) Balance circular wave of four (PR,NL, men face in)

(4) Partner allemande right 1/2 (in center)

A2

(4) Balance circular wave of four (PR,NL, women face in)

(4) Neighbor allemande left 1/2

(4) Balance circular wave of four (PR,NL, men face in)

(4) Partner allemande right 1/2 (in center)

B1

(2) N2 neighbor allemande left 1/2

(7) Ladies chain to partner

(7) Ladies chain to neighbor N2

B2

(8) N2 neighbor promenade across

(8) Right and left through with neighbor N2

Calling Notes:

In the A1/A2, your hands four forms a mini alamo wave -- a circular wave of four, a closed loop where all have left with neighbors on side, right with partners across, men face in, women face out.
Appearances: New England Caller, vol 1958, no Jan, p 31