This is dance #17358 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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by Cary Ravitz

Permission: full

FormationBase: Singlet
FormationDetail: Line of two
Progression: Rotates 90 degrees CW
Virtual?: Yes

Figures:

A1

(3) In a line of two, go forward

(2) Partner roll away 1/2 (right-end person roll L, left-end person side-step R)

(3) Individually, fall back from partner

(8) Partner do-si-do

A2

(4) Partner balance

(4) Go forward; pivot counterclockwise 90 degrees; fall back

(4) Partner balance

(4) Go forward; pivot counterclockwise 90 degrees; fall back

B1

(16) Hey with phantoms:

(4) Partner pass right

(4) Turn single left

(4) Partner pass right

(4) Turn single left

B2

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing; face new direction

Calling Notes:

The half rollaway is until you're in front of your partner, facing them.

In the A2, you push off your partner as you pivot.

Each time through the dance, you're supposed to face a new wall so the entire dance rotates 90 degrees.
Appearances: website Ravitz