by: Al Green
formation: Circle Mixer
In this dance, neighbor becomes partner. Gentlespoons or left-hand side dancers are progressing clockwise, which may be off brand. Ladles are progressing counterclockwise. At the beginning of the dance, next partner (neighbor) is the dancer closest to each dancer who is not that dancer's partner.
| A1 | 8 | ladles into the center and come back clap at the center
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| 8 | gentlespoons into the center and turn to face out (clap at the center)
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| A2 | 4 | ____ balance the wave
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| 4 | partners allemande left ½ (go halfway)
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| 4 | ____ balance the wave
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| 4 | partners allemande left ½ (go halfway)(face neighbor)
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| B1 | 16 | neighbors balance & swing
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| B2 | 16 | neighbors promenade (henceforth, this neighbor is new partner)
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