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Double Arches

by Gene Hubert

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FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
FormationDetail: Line of four facing down (W2-M1-W1-M2)
Progression: Double

Figures:

A1

(8) In a line of four, go down the hall (W2-M1-W1-M2)

(4) In a line of four, go up the hall (backwards)

(4) Ones arch, twos dive

A2

(4) N2 neighbor balance

(12) N2 neighbor swing

B1

(8) Ladies chain to partner

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor N2

B2

(4) Pass through across (PR)

(4) Turn alone

(4) Circle left 1/2 [with N2]

(4) Twos arch, ones dive

Calling Notes:

Comment by Gene: "It is a bit of a trick for the dancers to remember which couples are supposed to make the arch."

Appearances: Dizzy Dances, p 15