This is dance #6060 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Drama in Middle School

by John Coffman

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(4) Neighbor balance

(12) Neighbor swing

A2

(8) Circle left 3/4

(4) Balance ring

(4) Partner twirl to swap; face N1

B1

(8) Star right 1

(8) Partner swing

B2

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor N1

Calling Notes:

Twirl to swap: "Men keep hands with his partner. That is, his left hand is connected to his partner's right hand. With his left hand, the man brings his partner's right hand in front of her face as he twirls her and exchanges places with her. He then places her right hand on his own right wrist to form the right hand star.
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