The Ramapo Romp

by Melanie Axel-Lute
Circle Mixer
A1 (8)   All into the center and back
(8)   Women into the center, turn around and come back, facing partner
A2 (8)   Woman takes two hands with partner and pulls him onto the center; then he pulls her out ("wheelbarrow")
(8)   Partner do-si-do
B1 (8)   All turn 1/4 turn to own right and go single file, women cw in center ring, men ccw in outer ring
(8)   Turn around and come back, pass partner
B2 (16)   With next one (new partner) balance and swing
This dance was named in honor of my son Gregory's graduation from Ramapo College in May 2002.