The Backstroke

hook: Chunky reverse progression dance

by: Nora Levitin

formation: improper

Instruct the dancers that this dance progresses backwards.

A1 16
neighbors balance & swing
A2 8
pass through to an ocean wave & balance - ladles by left in the center, neighbors by right on the sides
4
pass through to a new wave
2
neighbors allemande right ½
2
gentlespoons allemande left ½
B1 16
partners balance & swing
B2 8
long lines forward & back, Ladles roll partners away
8
ladles allemande left 1½ ⁋

The end of A2 is a Swing Through, if you like that terminology.

For a smoother version, swap out the B2 part for a clockwise Mad Ladle and a circle left 3/4 for the B2 part. You may also swap either or both balance and swings for meltdown swings.

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