This is dance #42 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Smooth Sailing

by Becky Hill

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) Neighbor two-hand turn 1 & 1/2

(8) Circle left 3/4

A2

(8) Partner do-si-do 1 & 1/4; form wave of four

(4) Balance wave of four (PR,WL)

(4) Walk forward; form wave of four with shadow

B1

(4) Balance wave of four (SR,WL)

(4) Shadow allemande right 3/4

(8) Partner swing

B2

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(6) Circle left 3/4

(2) Pass through along (NR)

Appearances: The RosenHill Collection, p 43
CDSS News, no 191, p 20
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