This is dance #17790 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Pittsfield Chain

by David Kaynor

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
FormationDetail: Line of four facing down (W2-M1-W1-M2)
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(6) In a line of four, go down the hall (W2-M1-W1-M2)

(2) Turn alone

(6) In a line of four, go up the hall (W2-M1-W1-M2)

(2) Bend the line

A2

(8) Ladies chain to partner

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor

B1

(8) Women do-si-do 1 & 1/2

(8) Partner swing

B2

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(6) Circle left 3/4

(2) Neighbor mirror pass through along (ones split twos)

Appearances: David Kaynor: Living Music and Dance, p 277
VariantVideos:
{B1: Women pass right; partner swing} <note> with walkthrough
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