By John Gallagher
Composed February 1, 1996
Level | easy-med (assigned by the editor) |
Type | Contra |
Formation | Improper |
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 |
A2 | With 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