This is dance #3295 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Waterson Basket

by Al Olson

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) Circle left 1

(8) Neighbor allemande right 1 & 1/2

A2

(8) Hey 1/2 (ML;PR;WL)

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

B1

(16) Basket swing X & 1/2; finish progressed

B2

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) Partner swing (in center)

Calling Notes:

Entry into basket swing: Take shoulder/waist position with neighbor, then come forward and men take other man's left wrist in his right hand.

Basket swing finishes with partners on original side.
Appearances: Give-and-Take, p 150