This is dance #4119 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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The Women's Wall

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; ones face first contra corner

B1

(4) Neighbor balance [M1 with N2, W1 with N1]

(12) Neighbor swing [M1 with N2, W1 with N1]; man one and woman two face out

B2

(4) Neighbor allemande left 7/8 [M1 with N1, W1 with N2] (second contra corners)

(4) Ones balance

(8) Ones swing; face up

Calling Notes:

B1 person is first contra corner.

At end of B1, all are facing direction of women's wall, all across from partner, but woman one is looking at partner's back

Appearances: Zesty Contras, p 72
Contra Dance Choreography, p 260