This is dance #9969 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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The Persimmon Tree

by Yoyo Zhou

Permission: full   License: CC-BY

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Becket
Progression: Single
Direction: CW

Figures:

A1

(6) Circle left 3/4

(4) Neighbor roll away (W roll R, M side-step L)

(6) N2 neighbor swing

A2

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) Ladies chain to partner

B1

(4) Balance ring [with N2]

(4) Petronella turn

(4) Balance ring [with N2]

(4) Petronella turn

B2

(4) Balance ring [with N2]

(4) N2 neighbor roll away (across) (W roll R, M side-step L)

(8) Partner swing

Appearances: website Zhou