This is dance #2084 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Swingin' On a Star

by Seth Tepfer

Permission: full   License: CC-BY-NC

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) Partner reverse flutterwheel:

(4) Men allemande left 1/2

(4) Partner star promenade 1/2 (ML) (hand-in-hand with partner)
A2

(8) Women seesaw

(8) Partner swing
B1

(16) Swinging star
B2

(0-?) Star right to home side

(?-16) Neighbor swing

Calling Notes:

Swinging star: Right hand wrist-grip star, with left hands-across star over that.
B2 star right is between 0 and 8 beats
Appearances: website Tepfer
OtherNames: would you rather be a fish
Videos: 1
VariantVideos:
A1: Long lines; women allemande right 1 & 1/2. A2: Partner balance and swing
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