This is dance #6410 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Snake in the Grass

by Tom Hinds

Permission: full

FormationBase: Sicilian Circle
FormationDetail: Reverse progression; Wave of four (NR,WL)
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(4) Balance wave of four (NR,WL)

(4) Walk forward on right diagonal; form wave of four with N0

(4) Balance wave of four (N0L,MR)

(4) N0 neighbor allemande left 3/4

A2

(4) Grand right and left (N1R;N2L)

(12) N3 neighbor swing

B1

(6) Circle left 3/4 [with N3]

(10) Partner swing

B2

(6) Circle left 3/4 [with N3]

(2) Pass through along (N3R)

(8) N2 neighbor do-si-do 1 & 1/4; form wave of four

Calling Notes:

This could also be considered improper with a reverse progression.
Appearances: No Rest for the Wicked, p 32