This is dance #12134 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Contra Connection

by Ben Werner

Permission: full

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

Figures:

A1

(16) Interrupted square through 4:

(4) Neighbor balance (LH)

(4) Square through 2 (NL;PR)

(4) Neighbor balance (LH)

(4) Square through 2 (NL;PR)

A2

(4) Balance ring

(4) Petronella turn

(4) Balance ring

(4) Petronella turn

B1

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing

B2

(6) Partner promenade across

(2) Shift right

(8) Star left 1 [with N2]

Calling Notes:

Author's notes: "Inspired by Carol Ormand's Contra Connection set @ Stellar Days and Nights 2014 in Buena Vista. Entire dance can be done without ever losing left hand connection with your partner for 1 of 2 couples if you get creative. (either 1s or 2s, just not both)"
Appearances: SharedWeight