Calliope

Source: Composed by John Sweeney
Formation: Circle Mixer

A1 Start Facing AC with Men on the Inside - Holding nearest hand
Promenade (4), California Twirl (4)
Promenade Back (4), California Twirl (4)
A2 Lasso the Man - Ladies Face In - Hold hands in a Circle
Grand Petronella: Balance the Ring, Spin Right one place (and clap)
B1 Grand Petronella: Balance the Ring, Spin Right one place (and clap)
Into the Middle & Back, Man Rolling the Lady (Partner) from Right to Left - turn your back on your Partner
B2 New Partner: Dosido & Swing

Music:
32 bar jigs.

Notes:
Lasso the Man: The lady raises her left hand (in this dance, keeps it raised) and the man walks CW around her, finish facing in.

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