This is dance #14901 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Calliope's Cross

by Luke Donforth

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(4) Men trade by right

(4) Single file promenade clockwise 1/4

A2

(8) Neighbor right shoulder round

(8) Neighbor swing

B1

(6) Circle left 3/4

(10) Partner swing

B2

(8) Partner promenade across

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor

Calling Notes:

Women enter the single file promenade by casting over their right shoulder

Note -- this is the revised version.

The men's pattern in the A1 is similar to a half figure eight.
Appearances: SharedWeight