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Promenade Around {alternate B by Al Olson}

by Al Olson

Permission: full

Based on: "Promenade Around" by Ted Sannella

FormationBase: Sicilian Circle
FormationDetail: Becket
Progression: Single
Direction: CW

Figures:

A1

(8) Star right 1 [with shadow]

(8) Star left 1 [with shadow]

A2

(8) N1 neighbor promenade counterclockwise 1 around shadow; face partner

(8) Ladies chain to partner (along the set)

B1

(8) Partner promenade counterclockwise 1 around neighbor N1; face N2

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor N2 (along the set)

B2

(8) Partner swing

(8) N2 neighbor swing (in center); face shadow

Calling Notes:

It's not clear this alternate is by Al Olson, but it's the only logical choice

The starting formation is Becket, but with your back to your partner.
Appearances: Zesty Contras, p 86