Gateway to the South (aka Jerome's Dixie Twirl contra) Duple Improper Contra -- Medium/Easy -- composed Aug 2005 By Jerome Grisanti A1: Long lines go forward & back Neighbors swing A2: Down the hall in lines of four, Dixie twirl*, return B1: Circle Left 3/4, Partners swing B2: Promenade over Ladies Chain Notes: Dixie Twirl: Middles (inactives) make an arch, active lady ducks through and crosses the set, pulling the inactive man under. Active man walks around to other side of set. In effect, the line of four turns as a line to face back up.