Men in Chains Erik Hoffman - May 29, 1994 Improper contra, A1: Neighbors Allemande right 1.5; Men chain (men give left, right to partner, courtesy turn, with women scooping men into their left arm) A2: Men lead a full hey, start passing left shoulder B1: Men gypsy once; swing partner B2: Men chain; star left ERIK SEZ: Another dance conceived for the FolkMAD's Memorial Day weekend 1994, a great fun place to go! As noted, there are two ways to do a men's chain. This one is Men give left, courtesy turn with the right in front (reverse from Women's Chain). Also, it's interesting to watch what men do in this one. As someone pointed out, many women know how to twirl, many men have no clue how to pirouette. But the really fun part is to watch the men's gypsy. Something happens when the eyes lock....