Missing Duck

By Erik Hoffman

Erik writes, "I've been sworn to secrecy about the origins of the title, so don't bother to ask! However, The Duck Returns is related."

A1

• Circle left 3/4 and pass thru (to progress)
• New women allemande left halfway
• Allemande partner right to a long wavy line (along the set) with men facing out; the person in one's left hand is a shadow

A2

• Balance as in Rory O'More:
• Balance towards partner and away (4) [balance right, then left]
• Slide past partner nose to nose and reform the wave (with partner and a second shadow)
• Balance towards partner and away (4) [balance left, then right!]
• Slide past partner nose to nose and take partner's right hand to pull women into a

B1

• Hey for four; women start passing left shoulders

B2

• Balance & swing partner, end facing across.

Erik notes,"The allemandes in A1 are snappy and potentially confusing, especially for the women. When I want to simplify the dance, I use the original version of A1:"

• Slide to left and circle left once with new couple
• Allemande partner 1-1/2 to a long wave with men facing out