Jump to the Stars

By Al Olson

SourceLarry Jennings, "Zesty Contras"
Levelmed (assigned by the editor)
TypeContra
FormationProper
A1(16) 1's swing, end facing up
A2(8) 1's separate and go down the outside two places (on proper side), while the 2's move up one place
(4,4) 1's come up the middle and cast off
B1(8) Long lines go forward and back
(8) 1's allemande left 1 3/4, ending in a long wave, gent 1 above, lady 1 below
B2(8) Right-hand star (1's in separate stars, with the 2's to your personal right and a trail buddy)
1's pass left shoulders to trade stars, while the 2's turn around
(8) Left-hand star (1's in separate stars, with the 2's to your personal left and a different trail buddy)

Author's Notes:
The inactives must be ready to commence the left-hand star quite promptly, as indicated in the dance title.

Editor's Notes:
An alternate transition to consider: 1's slide left, passing front to front, to trade stars.

This dance is from American Country Dances On Line
All rights reserved by the author; used by permission.
Added to database 7/8/2001; edited by Russell Owen