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Valentine Reel

by Herbie Gaudreau

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Double

Figures:

A1

(8) Neighbor allemande left 1 & 1/4

(4) Balance wave of four (NL,MR)

(2) Men allemande right 1/2

(2) Partner pull by left

A2

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor

(8) Right and left through with neighbor

B1

(4) Pass through across (PR)

(4) Turn alone

(8) Right and left through with neighbor N2

B2

(8) Star left 1 [with N2]

(8) Star right 1 [with N2]

Calling Notes:

Probably by Herbie Gaudreau

I've modified the dance from the original transcription, adding the men allemande right 1/2 in the A1. Without it, the dance doesn't work. Adding it would be consistent with Gaudreau's other work.
Appearances: New England Caller, vol 1966, no Feb, p 116