This is dance #12194 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Petronella Split

by Luke Donforth

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Reverse progression improper
Progression: Double

Figures:

A1

(4) Circle left 1/2

(6) Weave the line with partner (L;R to N2; R); form two-faced line

(6) Men allemande left 1 || Women walk forward on left diagonal to other side of the set

A2

(8) N3 neighbor right shoulder round

(8) N3 neighbor swing

B1

(4) Balance ring [with N3, shadow]

(4) Petronella turn; face next

(8) Partner swing

B2

(4) Balance ring [with N3]

(4) Petronella turn

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

Calling Notes:

This could also be considered improper with a reverse progression.

The women basically continue the weaving motion in the A1 to the next minor set.

Not called as of 6/2025. Please contact Luke Donforth at calling.luke@gmail.com if you call this.