This is dance #19540 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Pointless mini meltdown

by Luke Donforth

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Becket
Progression: Single
Direction: CW

Figures:

A1

(4) Balance ring

(4) Neighbor roll away (across) (W roll R, M side-step L)

(6) Weave the line with neighbor (L;R to shadow; R); form two-faced line

(2) Men allemande left 1/2

A2

(4) Shadow balance (RH)

(4) Shadow pull by right, individually turning counterclockwise 1/2

(6) Shadow promenade clockwise around the major set

(2) Men cast back || Women go forward

B1

(4) Partner balance (RH)

(4) Partner pull by right, individually turning counterclockwise 1/2

(4) Entire set oval right to N0

(4) On right diagonal, pass through (NR); face N2

B2

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

In the second A2 and B1 move, you let go of right hands as you start to pull by to each spin counterclockwise. Author describes it as "Mini-dip, stolen from swing dancing: pull by, passing back to back while turning 180; catch right hands."

Not called as of 6/2025. Please contact Luke Donforth at calling.luke@gmail.com if you call this.
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