This is dance #2977 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.
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Exercise F
by Larry Jennings
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| FormationBase: |
Duple Minor - Becket |
| FormationDetail: |
Sawtooth formation |
| Progression: |
Single |
| Direction: |
CW |
Figures:
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Calling Notes:
The women's allemande has them swap places, so allemande right 3/4 starts on the sidelines.
Larry's notes from 1991 RPDLW syllabus:
"NOTES: I devised this dance to illustrate a hidden challenge: it is not only
altruistic to help other dancers, it is fun besides. Furthermore, you may get
your investment back; they may help you in return. In the transition from
phrase 1 to phrase 2, the women must make a complete reversal of direction,
virtually requiring a strong assist from their neighbor on their right. In the
half allemande of phrase 3, the women can use yet more assistance in getting
into their loop to the right. The men, however, must control themselves so as
to pass right shoulders, not left. Phrase 5&6 could be notated as a right shoulder round
followed by a circle 1-1/4. I prefer the more complicated description both to
comply with the 8-count phrases and for the fun of the woman's using eye contact
to lead her partner. In the transition to the men's allemande left, it is the
woman's turn to assist her neighbor with the difficult reversal of direction.
In principle, the women could intercept their partners in the center of the set
for the final swing. However, if the hall is at all crowded, it is awkward for
everyone to swing in the center, Thus I prefer that the women receive their
partners on the side of the set. If they want to get up a little steam in
anticipation of the swing, they can back up a bit before meeting their partner
for the swing."