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The Lofoten

by Ian Whitehead

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FormationBase: Non-longways for 6 couples
FormationDetail: Two triplets, side by side; Proper
Progression: M 236145, W 541632

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Calling Notes:

Formation: Two triplets.
(top of hall).
1 4
2 5
3 6
For 1-2-3, all facing up. For 4-5-6, all facing down. All have man on left, woman on right.

Men only have two partners. Men reach all six positions. Women only reach three positions, but only miss the symmetric possibilities.

Progression: M 236145. W 541632
M1's partners are W1 and W6. M2's partners are W2 and W5. M3's partners are W3 and W4.
Appearances: website Whitehead