This is dance #1233 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Apothecary Reel

by Ted Sannella

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Proper
Progression: Double

Figures:

A1

(2) Ones pass right

(7) N1 neighbor allemande right 1 & 1/2

(7) N2 neighbor allemande left 1 & 1/2

A2

(8) Ladies chain to partner

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor N2

B1

(4) Ones balance

(12) Ones swing; face up

B2

(8) Ones cast off 2 [with N2]

(8) Ones do-si-do

Calling Notes:

Larry Jennings variant of original dance.

Appearances: Balance and Swing, p 72
Zesty Contras, p 34
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American Dance Circle, vol 1983, no Feb, p 24