This is dance #19732 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Beginner's Luck (Variation 2)

by Jim Kitch

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(2) Neighbor allemande right 1/2

(6) N2 neighbor allemande left 1

(8) N1 neighbor swing

A2

(6) Circle left 3/4

(10) Partner swing

B1

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

(4) Partner turn as couples

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

(4) Partner butterfly whirl counterclockwise

B2

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor N1

(8) Star left 1

Calling Notes:

The partner turn as couples is described as "Roll in (Partners keep inside hands joined and turn toward each other to face back up, men's right arm behind women's back) to face back up, (a la 'turn as couples') "
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