This is dance #2093 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Black Beards of Vernals

by Seth Tepfer

Permission: full   License: CC-BY-NC

Based on: "The Blackbirds of Spring" by Al Olson

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
FormationDetail: Line of four facing down (W2-M1-W1-M2)
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(4) In a line of four, go down the hall (W2-M1-W1-M2)

(4) Centers turn as couples || Ends turn alone

(4) In a line of four, go up the hall (W2-W1-M1-M2)

(4) Hand cast

A2

(16) Ones turn contra corners; form long wave

B1

(4) Balance long wave (1CCR, 2CCL, twos face in)

(4) Slide right (past 1CC)

(4) Balance long wave (1CCL, twos face in)

(4) Slide left (past 1CC)

B2

(4) Ones balance

(12) Ones swing

Calling Notes:

At end of A2, allemande second contra corner an extra 1/8, take right hands with first corner.
Appearances: website Tepfer