ZIG ZAG WHIRL
Written 6 Jan 2006 - Michael Barraclough
Improper Contra
Relaxed reels 


A1: 1-4: As couples, Zig (lady leading) and Zag (man leading) 
         past current neighbour couple to meet the next neighbour couple (8)
    5-8: Circle left with this couple (8)

A2: 1-2: Balance the ring & 
    3-4: California twirl with partner (8)
    5-8: Swing (original) neighbour (8)

B1: 1-3: Circle left 3/4, 
    4-8: swing partner (16)

B2: 1-4: Lines forward & back (8)
    5-8: Promenade whirl (8)


PROMENADE WHIRL
The 'promenade whirl' starts as a normal ccw promenade.  However, as you get
to the centre of the set you turn it into a butterfly whirl (man goes
backwards), ending facing up and down, facing the next couple (the one you
circled with).  This can either be a slow turn, about 3/4, or a zesty turn
of 1 3/4.  If you time the whirl right, it is possible to flow straight from
the whirl into the Zig Zag.

The dance needs plenty of room along the set as you have two couples
whirling around in the centre.

END EFFECTS
The dance has some interesting, but not difficult, end effects.  You need to
advise the dancers to make sure that they twirl at the end of the set when
they get there and to remain alert for joining in the dance again.