This is dance #3864 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Kernan's Contra {Al Olson variant}

by Al Olson

Permission: full

Based on: "Kernen's Contra" by Ken Kernen

FormationBase: Triple Minor
FormationDetail: Proper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(4) Ones cast down || Twos move up

(12) Hey for three across (ones pass NR to begin) [M1+twos, W1+threes]

A2

(1-8) [Twos and threes] Same-role neighbor seesaw

(1-16) Ones swing; finish proper

(9-16) [Twos and threes] Partner do-si-do (in center)

B1

(16) [All six] Circle left 1

B2

(16) Ones turn contra corners; return to place

Calling Notes:

Al Olson variant
Appearances: Zesty Contras, p 52
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