This is dance #2358 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Women in the Middle

by David Kirchner

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Proper
FormationDetail: Proper becket (W above M); Line of four facing down (M1-W1-W2-M2)
Progression: Double
Direction: CW

Figures:

A1

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

(4) Partner turn as couples

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

(4) Hand cast

A2

(6) Men left shoulder round 1

(10) Partner swing

B1

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(4) Partner roll away (W roll L, M stay put)

(4) Partner roll away (M roll L, W stay put)

B2

(4) N3 women balance

(12) N3 women swing; finish next to partner

Calling Notes:

This is actually a modified Becket. All next to partner in line of four facing down the hall, women in the middle of the line.

The progressive B1 roll aways are without sashays by the non-rolling partner
Appearances: website David Kirchner