Ockham's Swiss Army Knife

By Don Lennartson

Levelmed (assigned by the editor)
TypeContra
FormationBecket
A1(8) Long lines go forward and back
(8) (Same two) gents allemande right once, taking eight counts
A2(8) Half hey, partners pass left shoulders to start
(8) Partners allemande left once, taking eight counts
B1(8) Right diagonal half hey, ladies pass right shoulders to start
This is the progression, new neighbors are across from you
(8) Partners allemande left once, taking eight counts
B2(8) Ladies allemande right once, taking eight counts
(8) Partners swing

Author's Notes:
A whimsical variation of Ockham's Razor.

This dance is from American Country Dances On Line
All rights reserved by the author; used by permission.
Added to database 2/1/1997; last revised 3/5/1999; edited by Russell Owen