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Patriot's Jig

by Ted Sannella

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) Neighbor swing

(8) Right and left through with neighbor

A2

(8) Ladies chain to partner

(8) Right and left through with partner

B1

(6) Shadow allemande left 1

(10) Partner swing

B2

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(6) Circle left 3/4

(2) Pass through along (NR)

Calling Notes:

Inspired by Becket Reel

Appearances: Balance and Swing, p 102
Zesty Contras, p 59
American Dance Circle, vol 2005, no Jun, p 3
American Square Dance, vol 2006, no Jul, p 45
New England Caller, vol 2007, no Apr, p 15
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