This is dance #8217 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Circuitous

by Keith Wood

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(4) Balance ring

(4) Petronella turn

(8) Neighbor allemande left 1 (in center)
A2

(4) N2 women trade by left

(4) N0 men trade by right

(8) Shadow do-si-do
B1

(8) Shadow swing

(8) N1 neighbor allemande right 1 (in center)
B2

(8) Partner swing

(6) Circle left 3/4 [with N1]

(2) Pass through along (N1R)

Calling Notes:

A2 is done in the hands-four away from partner. In those hands-fours, women trade by left, then men trade by right -- though it looks weird.
Appearances: website Wood
Down Under Contra, p 8