This is dance #17851 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Red Beard's Redder Beard

by Isaac Banner

Permission: full

Based on: "The Redbeard Reel" by Bob Isaacs

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

Figures:

A1

(2) Shift left to N1

(8) Women allemande right 1 & 1/2 || Men cast counterclockwise around the major set one place

(6) N0 neighbor swing

A2

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(6) N0 neighbor promenade across

(2) Shift right

B1

(4) Pass the ocean

(4) Balance wave of four (N0R,WL)

(2) Walk forward; face across

(6) Mad robin clockwise around neighbor N1

B2

(4) Women pass left

(4) Partner right shoulder round

(8) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

You start facing N0, then shift left to N1. The men's cast around the major set brings everyone back to N0. (And across from shadow)
Appearances: website contradb.com
Free and Open Dancing for All, p 29