This is dance #110 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Atonement Reel

by Bill Olson

Permission: full

FormationBase: Circle Mixer
FormationDetail: Long wave (P1L, women face in)
Progression: Single
Direction: C1
Mixer?: Yes

Figures:

A1

(4) Balance long wave (P1L,P2R, women face in)

(4) P2 partner allemande right 1/2

(4) Balance long wave (P2R, men face in)

(4) P3 partner allemande left 1

A2

(4) P2 partner balance

(12) P2 partner swing

B1

(8) In a big ring, go forward and back

(8) In a big ring, go forward; women fall back while men turn around

B2

(6) P2 partner allemande left 1

(10) P2 partner promenade counterclockwise; form long wave (release right hand)

Calling Notes:

Before starting, trade places with partner and men face out. That way all can swing original partner.

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