Allison's Favorite Colin Hume, Mar 6, 2024 "I suggest 32-bar jigs because of all that balancing." Form:4x4 Fig:F&B,BTS,LHS.5;DiagB&S;BTS.RHS.5,PSw;IC&B,BTR,CTwi: A1: Lines of four forward and back. Left-hand people [Lark] (of each couple) make a left-hand star: balance in and out; star half-way. A2: Meet the one diagonally across from you, balance and swing - finish on the usual side, facing into the set. B1: Right-hand people[Robins] make a right-hand star: balance in and out; star half-way. Swing partner and face into the set. B2: Join hands in a ring of 8: go in to the middle and back (with suitable noises). Balance the ring; California twirl partner to face a new line. Colin sez: As usually happens in a double contra, you stay with the other couple in your own line but alternate ends. For the partner swing, the left-hand people need to move forward and to the left as your partner approaches. When you're out at the ends you can do the figure as a two-couple set. Just make sure that the final California twirl leaves you facing the approaching line of four.