This is dance #8165 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Swapping Sixes {alternate}

by Luke Donforth

Permission: full

FormationBase: Other Longways
FormationDetail: Six Facing Six; Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(8) In lines of six, go forward and back while [middle eight people] trail buddy roll away (M roll L, W side-step R)

(4) [Groups of four] Balance ring

(4) Petronella turn

A2

(4) [Groups of four] Balance ring

(4) Petronella turn

(8) [Two middle groups of four (with one couple out at each end)] Star left 1; face trail buddy in another star

B1

(16) In line with trail buddies, hey for six 2/3 (R;L;PR;L;R;L;R;L) (across the set)

B2

(8) Partner right shoulder round

(8) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

Only two women in each line of three roll away in the A1.
Lines of three finish couples 3-2-1.

Not called as of 6/2025. Please contact Luke Donforth at calling.luke@gmail.com if you call this.
Appearances: website Donforth archive