Greenleaf Twirl Author: Mark and Julia Hillegonds, August 11, 2007 Formation: Contra, duple minor, improper Tunes: Smooth jigs or reels Figs:NS:LLF:G&T:RA:MAL2x:PS:RichHey4:MR:NNDSD: A1: (8) Neighbor Swing; (4) Long lines forward (4) Gents pull partner back (give and take into) and roll her away to the right A2: (8) Gents allemande left twice; (8) Partner swing B1: (16) Gents start left shoulder hey for four, ladies richochet/push back second time they meet [actives progressed, all across from partner] B2: (8) Actives (only) Mad Robin up (or Sashay Round) through original neighbors (8) With new neighbors, do si do (optional to raise arms over head like a ballerina while twirling around in the do si do - the Greenleaf Twirl!!!!) NOTES: A1 - The Gents pulling the lady back during the forward and back could also be taught and/or called as a Give and Take B1 - The single ricochet gets the ladies get back across the set for the Mad Robin. If they push back at the right angle, it creates a very nice flow from the hey into the Mad Robin This dance was written on the way home from Pinewoods E & A week. Lisa Greenleaf was the lead contra caller that week and was spotted performing the above twirl while dancing do si dos. This caught on and others were soon following her lead. Who wouldn't want to follow Lisa's lead?! 8-)