By Robert Cromartie
Composed 1989
| Level | easy-med (assigned by the editor) |
| Type | Contra |
| Formation | Improper |
| A1 | (8) Left-hand star (8) Neighbors allemande left 1 1/2 |
| A2 | (8) Ladies allemande right 1 1/2 (8) Partners swing |
| B1 | (6) Circle left 3/4 (10) Neighbors swing |
| B2 | (8) Long lines go forward and back (8) Right-hand star |
Author's Notes:
The transition from left hand star to allemande left is especially nice if a New England style (hand on wrist) star is used. This is the only dance I can think of for which I specifically request that type of star in those parts of the country where the default is hands-across.
Unfortunately, the origin of the name is lost in the mists of time. All I can say is that "Al" is not Al Olson, although had I known who he is when I wrote this, it might have been. Composed sometime around 1989.
This dance is from American Country Dances On Line
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Added to database 9/14/1997; last revised 3/5/1999; edited by Russell Owen