Surprise For Tom

By Bob Dalsemer
Composed February, 1992

SourceBob Dalsemer's web site http://tri-county.main.nc.us/~dalsemer
TypeContra
FormationImproper
A1(8) Ladies allemande left 1 1/2 and give right hand to partner to form a wave of 4
(4) Balance the wave, right and left
(4) Allemande right 1/2 to put the gents in the middle of the wave
A2(4) Balance the wave, right and left
(4) Partners gypsy 3/4, until the gents face in
(8) Half hey, gents pass left shoulders to start
B1(16) Partners balance and swing
B2(8) Right and left through
(6) Circle left 3/4
(2) Pass through along the line

Author's Notes:
A birthday surprise for Tom Hinds, February, 1992.

This dance is from American Country Dances On Line
All rights reserved by the author; used by permission.
Added to database 11/17/1996; last revised 5/4/2000; edited by Russell Owen