Saint George Loses His Halo, or Bye, Bye Halo

By John Gallagher
Composed February 1, 1996

Leveleasy-med (assigned by the editor)
TypeContra
FormationImproper
A1(4) Make a ring and balance
(4) Petronella turn one place right
(4) Balance the ring
(4) Petronella turn one place right, and spin extra to face new neighbors
A2With new neighbors make a ring (this is the progression)
(4) Balance the new ring
(4) Petronella turn one place right
(4) Balance the ring
(4) Petronella turn one place right
B1(16) Neighbors balance and swing
B2(16) 1's balance and swing

Author's Notes:
Written for George Walker on the occasion of the removal of his "halo" (a medical device).

Editor's Notes:
The women have to turn significantly farther than the gents at the end of A1.

This dance is from American Country Dances On Line
All rights reserved by the author; used by permission.
Added to database 1/6/1997; last revised 3/5/1999; edited by Russell Owen