This is dance #7053 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Marshmallow Surprise

by Dan Pearl

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Proper
Progression: Double

Figures:

A1

(4) Same-role neighbor balance

(12) Same-role neighbor swing; finish progressed

A2

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) Ones swing; face down

B1

(6) In a line of four, go down the hall (W2-M1-W1-M2) [with N2]

(2) Centers turn as couples || Ends turn alone

(6) In a line of four, go up the hall (W2-W1-M1-M2)

(2) Bend the line

B2

(8) Man one and woman two do a right-hand ladies chain to partner

(8) Man one and woman two do a right-hand ladies chain to same-role neighbor N2; face N3

Calling Notes:

(Proper version of "Marshes of Mallow".)
Appearances: website Wagle