This is dance #7097 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Stem to Stern

by John Coffman

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Reverse progression improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

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

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

(4) Neighbor box the gnat; walk forward

A2

(8) N2 neighbor right shoulder round

(8) N2 neighbor swing

B1

(8) Women allemande right 1 & 1/2

(8) Partner swing

B2

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) Circle left 3/4 [with N2]

Calling Notes:

This could also be considered improper with a reverse progression.

Author calls the A1 twirl to swap a Missouri Twirl. But it's a box the gnat when you're not really facing that person.
Appearances: website Coffman