This is dance #3946 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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On Alternate Sides

by Al Olson

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Other
FormationDetail: Same-role partner
Progression: Double. Swap sides

Figures:

A1

(8) First corner positions allemande right 1 & 1/2

(8) Second corner positions allemande left 1 & 1/2

A2

(8) Same-role right and left through with partner (along the set)

(8) Same-role right and left through with partner (along the set)

B1

(8) Ones cast down (past N2;N3)

(4) Ones lead up (past N3)

(4) Ones cast off [with N2]

B2

(8) Right and left through with neighbor N2 (potentially arky)

(8) Right and left through with neighbor N2 (potentially arky)

Calling Notes:

You have a same-role partner. You swap sides with partners each time through the dance.


First corners are the people if it were improper, were in the women's positions.
Appearances: Zesty Contras, p 58