Zag-Zig Whirl
Introduction
Choreography
Notes
Music
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Author:
Michael Barraclough (Jan 2006)
Formation:
Longways duple improper
Music:
32-bar contra reels (zippy)
Published:
Rhonda's Romance (Michael Barraclough)
A1
1-2
Holding inside hands with partner move forward and to the right (zag) with the lady in the lead, then
3-4
Forward and to the left (zig) with the man in the lead (past these neighbors to face new neighbors)
5-8
Circle left (with these neighbors)
A2
1-2
Balance the ring
3-4
California twirl
5-8
(Original) neighbor swing
B1
1-4
Circle left ¾
5-8
Partner swing
B2
1-4
Lines forward & back
5-6
Promenade, moving right, to the center of the set
7-8
Butterfly whirl ¾ (to face next couple)
© Michael Barraclough, 2016
Notes
1
The forward and back and promenade figures in B2 are best done with your arm around your partner’s waist, in preparation for the butterfly whirl.
2
Needs plenty of room along the set.
3
End effects: Emphasize the need to twirl to face back in at the ends and the fact that you come back in sooner than you think sometimes.
4
Written and first called at the Newbury, UK Zesty Contra series on 7 Jan 2006. The dance was inspired by Nifty Fifty by Dave Colestock, whose A1/A2 it borrows.
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