This is dance #5439 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Strutting to the Hilt {original version}

by Becky Hill

Permission: full

Status: deprecated

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(4) Neighbor allemande left 3/4

(4) Balance wave of four (NL,WR)

A2

(7) Single file promenade around the major set (women cw in center, men ccw on outside)

(2) Turn alone

(7) Single file promenade around the major set (women ccw in center, men cw on outside)

B1

(4) Women pass left

(4) Partner right shoulder round

(8) Partner swing

B2

(4) Women pull by right

(4) Neighbor swat the flea

(8) Neighbor swing

Calling Notes:

B2 described as "ladies chain and twirl"
Appearances: Cleveland Dances!, p 37