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Shamrock Special

by Gene Hubert

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FormationBase: Duple Minor - Proper
Progression: Double

Figures:

A1

(8) Ones do-si-do

(8) Ones swing

A2

(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

B1

(4) N2 neighbor balance

(12) N2 neighbor swing

B2

(8) Circle left 1 [with N2]

(8) Ones figure eight 1/2 up

Calling Notes:

Gene Hubert notes that A1 could be changed to ones balance & swing or B1 could be changed to do-si-do and swing.

Appearances: Dizzy Dances, p 27