Backstitch

By Al Olson

Levelmed (assigned by the editor)
TypeContra
FormationImproper
A1(8) Long lines go forward and back
(4) Keeping hands joined balance towards and away from neighbor
(4) Gents roll ladies from left to right and take hands in new long lines
A2(4) Balance towards 2nd neighbor and away
(12) Gents roll 2nd neighbor into a swing
B1(8) Gents allemande left 1 1/2
(8) Partners swing
B2(8) Left-hand star 3/4 (with 2nd neighbors)
(8) Original neighbors swing

This dance is from American Country Dances On Line
All rights reserved by the author; used by permission.
Added to database 7/8/2001; edited by Russell Owen