This is dance #2971 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Excretion Reel

by David Kaynor

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Becket
Progression: Triple
Direction: CW

Figures:

A1

(8) Right and left through with partner

(8) Circle left 1

A2

(2) Shift left to N2

(6) Modified ladies chain to neighbor N3

(2) N2 women allemande right 1/2 || Men shift left

(4) N3 neighbor courtesy turn

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

B1

(8) Hands-across star right 1 [with N4, shadow]

(4) Men allemande right 1/2

(4) Shadow allemande left 1/2

B2

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

Edit check -- Do men shift left and courtesy turn N3 as above, making it triple progression, or do men courtesy turn N2, and shift left to face shadow, making it double progression as listed in Give and Take?

Edit check: Fix who's in B1 star.
Appearances: Give-and-Take, p 107
David Kaynor: Living Music and Dance, p 261
OtherNames: The Process of Elimination