This is dance #4675 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Moon and Stars Circle

by Lisa Greenleaf

Permission: full

FormationBase: Circle Mixer
Progression: None

Figures:

A1

(8) In a big ring, go forward and back

(8) In a big ring, go forward and back

A2

(8) Circle left

(8) Circle right

B1

(8) Partner do-si-do

(8) Partner swing

B2

(16) Partner promenade counterclockwise

Calling Notes:

Not a mixer. "Moons" = boys, "Stars" = girls

"(Change who goes forward in A1, both for fun and to encourage paying attention: moons go forward, stars, purple shirts, if you like ice cream, ladies or gents, those wearing underwear, anyone with glasses, over 30, beards, braces, gray shoes, anybody with a birthday, etc.)"
Appearances: 2006 RPDLW syllabus, p 16