This is dance #366 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Hexitation

by Tom Hinds

Permission: full

FormationBase: Non-longways for 6 couples
FormationDetail: Hexagon -- four head couples
Progression: Single
Direction: CW

Figures:

A1

(4) [Heads] Go forward; form rings of four

(4) [Heads] balance ring

(6) [Heads] [Groups of four] Circle left 3/4

(2) [Heads] Pass through across (NR)

A2

(8) Neighbor right shoulder round

(8) Neighbor swing

B1

(8) In lines of six, go forward and back

(8) Corner do-si-do

B2

(8) Corner swing; form hexagon (this is a partner swing for side couples)

(8) [Heads] Ladies chain to partner

Calling Notes:

Hexagon formation: Four head couples, two side couples.

Progression is clockwise one position.

I believe you swing everyone.

RPDLW syllabus 2008 starts with a forward and back in the A1.

Edit: Add C1 notation
Appearances: Dance All Night II, p 38
2006 RPDLW syllabus, p 29
2008 RPDLW syllabus, p 27
VariantVideos:
A1: Lines at heads go forward and back. Break made up for dance.
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