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The Frisian Duckling

by Al Olson

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor (along the set)

(8) Partner swing

A2

(8) Women allemande right 1 & 1/2

(8) Neighbor swing

B1

(6) In a line of four, go down the hall (M1-W2-M2-W1)

(2) Turn alone

(6) In a line of four, go up the hall (M1-W2-M2-W1)

(2) Bend the line; form ring

B2

(4) Form cloverleaf: Keeping hands joined, man one and woman two arch, others dive; others turn away from each other, bring hands over heads

(12) Cloverleaf left 1 & 1/2

Calling Notes:

Inspired by a Cor Hogendyk dance, "The Frisian Duck"
Appearances: Zesty Contras, p 47