This is dance #11823 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Margot's Caterpillar Walk

by Inga Morton

Permission: full

FormationBase: Circle Mixer
FormationDetail: Inner circle of men, outer circle of women
Progression: Double
Direction: C2
Mixer?: Yes

Figures:

A1

(4) P1 partner sashay counterclockwise (facing away from partner); turn alone with a hop

(4) P1 partner sashay counterclockwise; turn alone with a hop

(4) P1 partner sashay counterclockwise (facing away from partner); turn alone with a hop

(4) P1 partner sashay counterclockwise; form long wave (P1R, women face in)

A2

(4) Slide right (past P1)

(4) Balance long wave (P1L,P2R, women face in)

(4) Slide left (past P1)

(4) Balance long wave (P1R,P0L, women face in)

B1

(8) P1 partner allemande right 1 & 1/2

(8) P2 partner allemande left 1 & 1/2

B2

(8) P3 partner swing

(8) P3 partner promenade counterclockwise; face away from partner

Calling Notes:

Starts with your back to your partner, but holding two hands with partner (MR, WL, pointing in direction of travel). Men are in center facing in, women are out outside facing out.
Appearances: Square Dance Century, p 16