This is dance #20252 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Crossing the Country

by Isaac Banner

Permission: full

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

Figures:

A1

(6) Circle left 3/4

(10) Neighbor swing

A2

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) On left diagonal, ladies chain to shadow

B1

(4) Balance ring [with N2, shadow]

(4) Petronella turn

(4) Balance ring [with N2, shadow]

(4) Petronella turn; face next

B2

(4) Balance ring [with N2, partner]

(4) N2 neighbor roll away (across) (W roll L, M side-step R)

(8) Partner swing

Appearances: Free and Open Dancing for All Vol. 2, p 17