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Tempus Fugit

by David Smukler

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FormationBase: Four Facing Four
FormationDetail: Tempest; Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(6) [Ones] In a line of four, go down the hall || Twos shift up

(2) Ones turn as couples

(6) [Ones] In a line of four, go up the hall

(2) As couples, ones face out

A2

(4) [Groups of four] Mirror circles 1/2:

(1-4) Left-hand couple circle right

(1-4) Right-hand couple circle left

(2) Twos arch, ones dive

(2) Ones pass through across (NR) || Twos California twirl

(8) Neighbor do-si-do

B1

(4) Neighbor balance

(12) Neighbor swing

B2

(4) [Groups of four] Circle left 1/2

(12) Partner swing; ones face down, twos face across

Calling Notes:

Mirror circles is from Nils Fredland.

Ones drive the direction of the mirror circles.
Appearances: 2013 RPDLW syllabus, p 46
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