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Ted's Triplet #16

by Ted Sannella

Permission: full

FormationBase: Triplet
FormationDetail: Threes improper
Progression: 231

Figures:

A1

(4) Ones balance

(2) Ones pass through across (1R)

(2) Ones cast down || Twos move up

(8) In lines of three, go forward and back

A2

(6) [Ones and twos] Star left 1

(2) [Ones and threes] Form wave of four (W1+M3 in center)

(4) Balance wave of four (SRNR,W1+M3L)

(4) Same-role neighbor allemande right 1/2

B1

(4) Balance wave of four (SRNR,M1+W3L)

(4) [Centers] Man one and woman three allemande left 1/2

(8) Partner swing

B2

(8) [Ones and threes] Right and left through with partner

(8) [Ones and threes] Ladies chain to partner

Calling Notes:

Threes improper. Can start with all proper, though wave of four feels different (starts with opposite-gender neighbor.)
In A2, people actually move forward while balancing to form wave.
Appearances: Zesty Contras, p 77