This is dance #2660 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Cinnamon Tree

by Don Flaherty

Permission: full

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

Figures:

A1

(6) Circle left 1/2

(2) Pass through along (PR)

(8) Shadow allemande left 1
A2

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor

(8) On left diagonal, ladies chain to partner
B1

(4) Pass through across (N2R)

(4) Men twirl partner clockwise (join right hands; turn woman under)

(8) Partner swing
B2

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

(4) Partner turn as couples

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

(4) Hand cast

Calling Notes:

Shadow allemande could be interpreted to be twice around.

See "Peppermint Tree" for what "men twirl partners under" means.
Appearances: Slapping the Wood, p 11