From: Tom Hinds <twhinds(a)earthlink.net> Hi Tom, A Double Slice is just another name for what some people call a Yearn, forwards as a couple on the left (usually) diagonal to the next couple, then backwards on a left diagonal to the next couple along - a double progression. Half a Slice: This was posted on this or another caller forum, so I hope Bob won't mind me posting it again: Half a Slice: As a couple, go forward towards each other on the diagonal. The top two dancers join hands; the bottom two push off to make a line of four facing down. This is an efficient way to get everyone progressed and facing down in 8 beats, so there is time for creative or dramatic push-offs. Half a Slice (by Bob Isaacs) Contra; Becket A1: Half a Slice on Left Diagonal to a Line of Four Facing Down Down the Hall in Lines of Four - Turn Alone A2: Up the Hall in Lines of Four - Bend the Line Ladies Allemande L 1 & 1/2 B1: Neighbour Balance & Swing B2: Circle L 3/4 Partner Swing - finish facing on the Left Diagonal = = = = I had some ideas about using the Half a Slice move, but when I wrote the dance it changed itself (these dances do that sometimes when you're not looking!) and I ended up with: The Pattern Unfolds (by John Sweeney) Contra; Becket (CW) (when out wait Improper) A1: Balance the Ring; Ladies Cross by the Left Shoulder (Lady coming Up makes an Arch) - look for a New Neighbour - Men turn to the new Circle as well (now progressed - couples out) Balance the New Ring x 2 - on the second Unfold into a Line of Four Facing Down A2: Down the Hall in Lines of Four Neighbour Swing - finish facing across B1: Balance the Ring x 2 - on the second Unfold into a Line of Four Facing Up Up the Hall in Lines of Four - Bend the Line B2: Neighbour Allemande Right; Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 Partner Swing The Unfold is like the end of Half a Slice: the appropriate two push off to make a line of four. I haven't had a chance to try this one much. Feedback much appreciated if anyone tries it. Happy dancing, John John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362 http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)sharedweight.net http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers