This is dance #8160 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Bifurcation Breakdown

by Luke Donforth

Permission: full

FormationBase: Four Facing Four
FormationDetail: Improper
Progression: Single. Swap sides

Figures:

A1

(8) In lines of four, go forward and back

(4) Opposite neighbor balance (RH)

(4) Opposite neighbor box the gnat; form long wave

A2

(4) Balance long wave (NR)

(4) Column circulate: Ends loop right, others walk forward to second person

(4) Balance long wave

(4) Column circulate: Ends loop right, others walk forward to second person

B1

(8) [Groups of four] Star right 1

(8) [Right-end couples] On left diagonal, hey 1/2 (WL;C2R;ML) || [Others] Partner do-si-do

B2

(1-8) [Right-end couples] Partner gypsy right

(1-4) [Others] Partner balance

(9-16) [Right-end couples] Partner swing; face N2

(5-16) [Others] Partner swing; face N2

Calling Notes:

The B1 hey is done as individuals, but only four people are doing it.

Note there are four long waves here running up/down the hall.

Not called as of 2019. Please contact Luke Donforth at calling.luke@gmail.com if you call this.
Appearances: website Donforth