This is dance #17278 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Swooper Dupler

by Don Veino

Permission: full

FormationBase: Doublet
FormationDetail: Becket
Progression: None
Virtual?: Yes

Figures:

A1

(16) Partner modified figure eight across (squashed figure eight, never going as far as neighbor's side of the set) (always facing across)

A2

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor

(8) Circle right 1

B1

(8) Gents chain to partner

(8) Hey 1/2 (ML;NR;WL)

B2

(8) Partner gypsy right

(8) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

The A1 path is that of a figure eight, but compressed so that you and your partner stay on your side of the set, never crossing the centerline between you and your neighbor pair. It's also intended to be done facing the same direction, mad robin-style.
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