This is dance #16831 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Hamsterkauf

by Drew Delaware

Permission: full

FormationBase: Doublet
FormationDetail: Improper
Progression: Single
Virtual?: Yes
PhraseStructure: 8*8*2

Figures:

A1

(8) As couples, go forward and back (along the set)

(4) Ones balance

(4) Ones box the gnat

A2

(16) Ones turn contra corners [with phantoms]

B1

(4) Ones balance

(12) Ones swing

B2

(4) Balance ring

(4) Petronella turn

(4) Balance ring

(4) Petronella turn

2A1

(8) As couples, go forward and back (along the set)

(4) Twos balance

(4) Twos box the gnat

2A2

(16) Twos turn contra corners [with phantoms]

2B1

(4) Twos balance

(12) Twos swing

2B2

(4) Balance ring

(4) Petronella turn

(4) Balance ring

(4) Petronella turn

Calling Notes:

Meant to be done just as one couple, so they get to be active as ones and as twos. Not recommended as a full hands-four.
Appearances: website Delaware
Videos: 1
Videos for a Virtual Dance: 1