This is dance #8091 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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The Loon Dance

by Bill Olson

Permission: full

FormationBase: Longways for N couples
FormationDetail: Proper
Progression: Ones to bottom
PhraseStructure: 5*8*2
Music: B2 likely to make the dance unphrased,

Figures:

A1

(8) Partner allemande right

(8) Partner allemande left
A2

(8) Partner do-si-do

(8) Partner seesaw
B1

(16) Ones sashay down to bottom
B2

(16) Twos arch, others go up outside (men on one side, women on other side); lead down under arches to place; form arches
C1

(16) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

The formation of arches is a progressive thing. Last couple through will go under everyone's arches.
Appearances: website Olson