This is dance #598 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Swing into Matrimony

by Kathy Anderson

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(4) Balance ring

(4) Petronella turn

(4) Balance ring

(4) Petronella turn

A2

(4) Twos balance (RH)

(4) Twos box the gnat

(8) Ones turn contra corners 1/2

B1

(16) On right diagonal, hey (1R;SRNL;2SR;NL;1R;SRNL;2SR;NL) [ones with first contra corners]

B2

(4) Ones balance

(12) Ones swing

Calling Notes:

S2R: Shadow twos right

Hey is with first contra corners. Ones are with partner. Twos are with shadow.

Written for wedding of John Bealle and Eloise Clark
Appearances: Midwest Folklore and other dances, p 20
Videos: 1