Summer of Ellerbe (2015)

Written in honor of Ellerbe Cole, a pillar of the Maine contra community who died in 2015. This is part of a suite of three dances, the others being "Ellerbe's Ride" and "Ellerbe's 34 Pages." 

CLOCKWISE BECKET

SINGLE PROGRESSION

A1  Yearn to New Couple (8) / Ravens Pass Right to Start Half Hey (When larks meet they take right hands and turn half way to give left hand to partner) (8)

A2  Short Wave Across (Larks have right hands in middle; partner left hand) Balance Toward Partner then Away (4) - Slide Left One Place as in Rory O'More (4) / Short Wave Across (Ravens have left hands in middle; partner right hand) Balance Toward Partner then Away (4) - Slide Right as in Rory O'More (Ravens slide one place while larks slide 2 places past each other to cross set) (4)

B1  Neighbor Balance & Swing (16)

B2  Circle Left 3 Places (8) / Partner Swing (8)