This is dance #3882 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Left-Diagonal Mixer

by Al Olson

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Becket
Progression: M2, W4
Direction: CCW
Mixer?: Yes

Figures:

A1

(8) Right and left through with partner

(8) On left diagonal, right and left through with partner

A2

(8) Star right 1 [with N3]

(8) Star left 1 [with N3]

B1

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing

B2

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor N3

(8) On left diagonal, ladies chain to shadow (new partner)

Calling Notes:

A2 stars are with shadow.
Appearances: Zesty Contras, p 53
Videos: 1 2
VariantVideos:
B1: Partner balance; partner box the gnat; partner swing
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