This is dance #17072 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Back Pass Contra

by Susan English

Permission: full

FormationBase: Singlet
FormationDetail: Line of two facing up
Progression: None
Virtual?: Yes

Figures:

A1

(8) In a line of two, go forward and back

(8) Circle left 1 & 1/4 [with phantoms]

A2

(8) Hands-across star left 1 [with phantoms]

(8) Hands-across star right 1 [with phantoms]; form wave of two

B1

(4) Balance wave of two (PR)

(4) Partner pass right (pass back-to-back)

(4) Balance wave of two (PL)

(4) Men twirl partner counterclockwise

B2

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing; face up

Calling Notes:

If just one couple, that couple should start facing up.

Author describes second move of B1 as a "back pass" from swing dance, where you pass back-to-back and catch left hands.
Author describes last move of B1 as an "inside turn" from couples dance/swing dance.
Appearances: website Virtual Contras Google Doc