This is dance #16515 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Lydia's Questions 2020

by Seth Tepfer

Permission: full   License: CC-BY-NC

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) Broken hey 1/2 (WL;PR;men allemande left 1)

A2

(8) Partner right shoulder round

(8) Partner swing

B1

(8) Broken hey 1/2 (ML;NR;women allemande left 1; women return to place)

(4) Pass through along (NR); face neighbor

(4) Single file promenade clockwise 1/4 (facing neighbor)

B2

(4) Pass through across (NR); face neighbor

(4) Single file promenade clockwise 1/4 (facing neighbor)

(8) Neighbor swing

Calling Notes:

Seth calls the pass through/single file promenade 1/4 combination (where you're supposed to be looking at your neighbor the entire time) a "travelling dervish".
Appearances: Facebook