This is dance #143 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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California Clover

by Rick Mohr

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Progressed improper
FormationDetail: ; Wave of four (NR,ML)
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(4) Balance wave of four (NR,ML)

(4) Neighbor allemande right 3/4

(8) N2 neighbor swing

A2

(8) Circle left 3/4 [with N2]

(4) Balance ring [with N2]

(4) N2 neighbor California twirl; turn alone; form cloverleaf with partner

B1

(4) Balance cloverleaf [with N2]

(4) Partner Jersey twirl

(8) Partner swing

B2

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) Men allemande left 1 & 1/2

Calling Notes:

Starts in wave of four, everyone facing wrong way.

B1 Jersey twirl is optional.
Appearances: website Mohr
Videos: 1 2
VariantVideos:
A1: Neighbor balance and swing. B2: Long lines; men allemande left 1 & 1/2; face N2
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A1: Neighbor gypsy and swing. B2: Men allemande left 1 & 1/2; balance wave of four; neighbor allemande right 3/4
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