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Lighter Than Air

by Susan English

Permission: full

FormationBase: Sicilian Circle
FormationDetail: Becket
Progression: MV, W1
Mixer?: Yes
PhraseStructure: 4*8*3 (waltz)
Tunes: Lighter Than Air

Figures:

A1

(12) As couples, neighbor do-si-do (across)

(12) Neighbor do-si-do (in center)

A2

(12) Circle left 1

(12) Hands-across star left 1

B1

(6) Neighbor balance (RH)

(6) Neighbor box the gnat

(6) Partner balance (LH)

(6) Partner swat the flea

B2

(6) Neighbor balance (RH)

(6) Neighbor box the gnat

(9) Circle left 3/4

(3) Shift left with new partner

Calling Notes:

Women progress clockwise around set. Men vibrate.
Appearances: CDSS News, no Spring 2018, p 14
VariantVideos:
Keeper. B2: Neighbor balance; neighbor box the gnat; balance ring; men roll away partner while shifting left
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