This is dance #19565 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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When a half is just a quarter

by Luke Donforth

Permission: full

FormationBase: Four Facing Four
FormationDetail: Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

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

(8) Opposite neighbor do-si-do 1 & 1/4; form wave of eight

A2

(4) Balance wave of eight (OR,SRNL)

(4) Slide right (past O)

(4) Balance wave of eight (OL,SRNR)

(4) Slide left (past O)

B1

(7) Hey for eight 1/4 (OR;L;R;L)

(1) Trail buddy allemande left 1/4

(4) [Groups of four] Star left 1/2 (men behind partner)

(4) Single file promenade counterclockwise 1/2

B2

(8) Partner right shoulder round

(8) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

The trail buddy allemande 1/4 starts when everyone's in the column of eight.
The B1 single file promenade is unwinding the stars into a single file promenade to progressed position.

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