This post was migrated from a collection of contra dances I wrote. The post date is mostly accurate, but the post time is not.

Difficulty

medium

Comment

This dance focuses on near-continuous turning without breaking pace.

Position

improper

Progression

single

Choreography

A1

4 beats: circle left ½

4 beats: right hand star ½

8 beats: ½ hey, starting with women passing left shoulders

A2

16 beats: gypsy and swing partner

B1

16 beats: hey, starting with men passing left shoulders

B2

6 beats: circle left ¾

6 beats: left hand star ¾

4 beats: petronella

2 beats: pass through