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Chickens on a Cliff

by Isaac Banner

Permission: full

Status: deprecated

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

Figures:

A1

(4) Pass the ocean

(4) Balance wave of four (PR,WL)

(2) Partner allemande right 1/2

(2) Men pull by left

(4) Neighbor allemande right 3/4

A2

(4) N2 neighbor balance

(12) N2 neighbor swing; woman one and man two face out

B1

(4) In long lines, go across the hall

(4) N2 neighbor turn as couples

(4) In long lines, go across the hall

(4) Man one and woman two turn as couples

B2

(6) Circle left 3/4 [with N2]

(10) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

Author recommends you _not_ call this dance.
Appearances: Free and Open Dancing for All Vol. 2, p 42