This is dance #19352 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Dickey Dwindle

by Traditional

interpreted by Kate van Winkle Keller and George Fogg

Permission: full

FormationBase: Triple Minor
FormationDetail: Proper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) [Ones and twos] Star right 1

(8) [Ones and twos] Star right 1
A2

(8) [Ones and twos] Star left 1

(8) [Ones and twos] Star left 1
B1

(12) Partner promenade counterclockwise in circle around the minor set to place

(4) Ones cast off || Twos move up
B2

(16) [Ones and twos] Partner poussette counterclockwise 1

Calling Notes:

Original stars were once around with fancy footwork. Reconstructors suggested twice around.
Appearances: New Country Dances from Maine 1795, p 19