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The Blackbirds of Spring {alternate}

by Al Olson

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Proper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) Ones cast down (past N1;N2)

(4) Ones lead up (past N2)

(4) Ones cast off [with N1]

A2

(16) Ones turn contra corners; form long wave

B1

(4) Balance long wave (1CCR, twos face in)

(6) First contra corner right shoulder round 1

(6) Second contra corner left shoulder round 1

B2

(1-16) Ones swing; face up

(1-4) Twos balance

(5-16) Twos swing; face up

Appearances: Zesty Contras, p 36