This is dance #17068 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Simple Gifts

by Susan English

Permission: full

FormationBase: Doublet
FormationDetail: Improper
Progression: None
Virtual?: Yes
Tunes: Simple Gifts

Figures:

A1

(8) As couples, go forward and back (facing partner)

(8) Partner do-si-do

A2

(8) Hands-across star right 1

(8) Hands-across star left 1

B1

(16) Partner poussette counterclockwise 1

B2

(4) Fall back

(8) Partner gypsy right 1

(4) Turn single left

Calling Notes:

B2 fall back is meant to be done with a step-close footwork.
Appearances: website Virtual Contras Google Doc