Chainsaw Reel

By Don Lennartson

Leveleasy-med (assigned by the editor)
TypeContra
FormationBecket
A1(8) (Same two) ladies chain
(8) Long lines go forward and back
A2Take hands at the ends to make a long oval
(8) Whole set circle right
(8) Whole set circle left, until across from partner again
B1(8) Original foursomes circle left
(8) Left-hand star and look for new neighbors
This is the progression
B2(8) New ladies allemande right 1 1/4
(8) Partners swing

This dance is from American Country Dances On Line
All rights reserved by the author; used by permission.
Added to database 3/9/1997; last revised 3/5/1999; edited by Russell Owen