This is dance #6017 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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The Beekeeper {12/2010 version}

by John Coffman

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Becket
Progression: Single
Direction: CCW

Figures:

A1

(8) Circle left 3/4

(8) In long lines, go forward and back while neighbor roll away (W roll R, M side-step L)

A2

(8) Circle right 3/4

(8) Partner allemande left 1 & 1/2

B1

(8) On left diagonal, ladies chain to neighbor N2

(8) Star left 3/4 [with N2, shadow]

B2

(8) Partner gypsy right

(8) Partner swing

Appearances: website Coffman