This is dance #5706 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Hand Play

by Geoff Cubitt

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Progressed improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(2) Women pull by right

(4) Partner swat the flea

(5) Shadow allemande right 1 & 1/8

(5) Partner allemande left 1

A2

(4) Women pass right

(12) Neighbor swing

B1

(6) Circle left 3/4

(10) Partner swing

B2

(8) Slice left

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor N2

Calling Notes:

This probably starts in progressed improper formation. Otherwise it's double progression.

The swat the flea finishes in a column of four, men in center, facing partner. Shadow is off to your own personal right.

Not stated which direction women pass in A2.
Appearances: website Cubitt