Mimosa Express

By Gene Hubert
Composed June, 1995

SourceRobert Cromartie's web site http://www.kcomputing.com/contra
TypeSquare-Keeper, H S H S
FormationSquare
AHeads roll away with a half sashay
Heads left-hand star 3/4
Heads circle left 1/2 with sides
BHeads pass through two
Swing other side person
CLines at the sides go forward and back
Heads pass through
Split the sides
Separate
Go around one
Head gents cross
DAll swing partner at home
EPromenade (optional)

Author's Notes:
I grew up in Missouri calling them "Formosa" trees but eventually figured out the correct name. Composed in June '95 when mimosa trees were blooming.

This dance is from American Country Dances On Line
All rights reserved by the author; used by permission.
Added to database 11/17/1997; last revised 3/5/1999; edited by Russell Owen