This is dance #18882 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Odd One Out

by Isaac Banner

Permission: full

FormationBase: Three Facing Three
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(4) [Left two dancers] Neighbor balance (hands closest to other group of four) || [Right group of four] Balance ring

(4) [Left two dancers] Neighbor twirl to swap || [Right group of four] Petronella turn

(4) [Right two dancers] Partner balance (hands closest to other group of four) || [Left group of four] Balance ring

(4) [Right two dancers] Neighbor twirl to swap || [Left group of four] Petronella turn

A2

(8) [All six] Circle left 2/3

(8) [Groups of three (top three dancers, bottom three dancers)] Basket swing; finish with odd person in center

B1

(8) In lines of three, go forward and back

(8) Centers allemande left 1 & 1/2

B2

(4) Partners balance

(12) Partners basket swing

Calling Notes:

In the A2 basket swing are three people. Two are partners, the third is from the other group. That third person is the odd person, and finishes in the center.
Appearances: Free and Open Dancing for All, p 28