This is dance #2325 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Doubly Good Ideas

by Michael Fuerst

Permission: full

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

Figures:

A1

(8) Circle left 1

(8) Women do-si-do || Men orbit clockwise 1/2

(0) Form long wave

A2

(4) Balance long wave (NR, men face in)

(4) Slide right (past N)

(8) N2 neighbor swing

B1

(8) Ladies chain to partner

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor N2 with power turn; form long wave

B2

(4) Balance long wave (N3R, men face in)

(4) Circulate: Men cross, women loop right [with N3]

(8) Partner swing; face N3

Calling Notes:

Orbit and do-si-do are in same direction. Second progression happens during box circulate.
Appearances: website Fuerst