This is dance #14973 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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The Brave Sir Sweeney

by Luke Donforth

Permission: full

FormationBase: Four Facing Four
FormationDetail: Improper
Progression: Single. Swap sides

Figures:

A1

(4) In lines of four, go forward

(4) Opposite neighbor box the gnat; form arches

(4) One end couple lead across under arches to other end

(4) Original other end couple lead across under arches to other end

A2

(4) C1 corner balance

(12) C1 corner swing; form square

B1

(8) In a ring of eight, go forward and back while C1 corner roll away (W roll L, M side-step R)

(8) Men star right 1

B2

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

A1 action happens within minor set. The first couple is the right-most couple, from the caller's perspective. The other couple is the original left-most couple from the caller's perspective.
Appearances: SharedWeight