This is dance #3165 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Petronella Jig {original version}

by Becky Hill

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(4) Neighbor allemande left 1/2

(4) Women trade by right

(8) Partner swing

A2

(8) Partner promenade across

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor; form diamond (women in center)

B1

(4) Balance diamond

(4) Petronella turn

(4) Balance diamond

(4) Petronella turn

B2

(4) Balance diamond

(4) Women allemande left 3/4

(8) Neighbor right shoulder round 1 & 1/4

Calling Notes:

This is the version found in "Twirling Dervish"
Appearances: Give-and-Take, p 133
Twirling Dervish and Other Contra Dances, p 19
Videos: 1 2