====== The Carousel ====== by Tom Hinds _____ (duple improper)\\ Modern Contra Dances\\ Tune: Carousel A1: Long lines go forward and back (8) Two women allemande left once and a half (8) A2: Hey for four. Start by passing right shoulder with partner (16) B1: Balance (4) and swing partner (16) B2: Circle left three quarters (6) Neighbor swing (12) ====== THE CAROUSEL ====== Devised by Bill Wolding\\ Formation: Sicilian Circle.\\ Music: 32 bar Reels\\ Tune: Carousel A1 Do-si-do your opposite. Do-si-do your partner. A2 Join hands in a circle and balance in and out twice and then circle left. B1 Balance in and out twice and circle right. B2 Face the other couple and link elbows with partner (man's right elbow, woman's left). Go forward to meet the other couple and back, then forward to the right so that men can link elbows, swing around in line once. Release elbow holds and face new couple.