====== The Flower in the Snow ======

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===== Detailed Description =====

This dance was written in 2015 as a tribute to Vonnie Carts-Powell.  The tune, //Julian of Norwich,// was one of her favorite songs.

=== Chorus ===

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First triangle (dancers 1, 4, 5):
  * bar 1: clash self (on downbeat)
  * bar 2: clash right stick with each other (on downbeat) and hold left stick for clash from a dancer in the 2nd triangle
  * bar 3: clash self (on downbeat)
  * bar 4: class left stick with each other (on downbeat) and hold right stick to receive clash (from behind) from a dancer in the 2nd triangle.
  * bars 5-8: turn (single) 360° over right shoulder, dance through next open triangle position, loop around (over left shoulder) and back in, ending up corner-crossed from your original position.

Second triangle (dancers 2, 3, 6):
  * bar 1: clash self (on downbeat) and turn approximately 90° over right shoulder
  * bar 2: clash left stick with the first triangle dancer who started on your right as you pass the dancer heading out from the set
  * bar 3: clash self as you loop around over your right shoulder behind the dancer you just clashed with
  * bar 4: clash left stick again with the same dancer (approaching from behind) to end up on the opposite side of that dancer
  * bars 5-8: twirl twice over right shoulder, advancing one additional place around the circle, ending up corner-crossed from your original position.

After 8 bars, all dancers are corner crossed.  Dancers who started in positions 1, 4, and 5 are now in positions 2, 3, and 6 (i.e., are now second triangles), and dancers who started in positions 2, 3, and 6 are now in positions 1, 4, and 5 (i.e., are now first triangles).  Repeat chorus, with all dancers ending up back in their original places.

=== Figures ===

== Dance On ==

Beats 1-8: First triangle dances on.  When they reach the center, dance 360° around and back out to place.
Beats 9-16: Second triangle dances on.  When they reach the center, dance 360° around and back out to place.  Meanwhile, first triangle continue out from your place, loop around and back to place.

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Beats 13-16: Pass one additional person by the right and then dance around that person back to place.

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===== Tune =====

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