This is dance #16409 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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A Life On The Ocean Wave

by Brian DeMarcus

Permission: full

FormationBase: Longways for 5-6 couples
FormationDetail: Proper
Progression: Bottom couple to top

Figures:

A1

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) Partner do-si-do

A2

(8) Ones lead down to bottom

(8) Ones lead up to place || Bottom couple lead up to top

B1

(8) Others arch || Original bottom couple dip and dive to bottom

(8) Others arch || Original bottom couple dip and dive to top

B2

(16) Partner swing; finish proper

Calling Notes:

In B1, only the active (original bottom couple) progressed down and up the line. Their first move is to dive.
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