This is dance #19341 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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The Sheppards Holiday {duple minor version}

by Traditional

interpreted by Kate van Winkle Keller and George Fogg

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Proper
Progression: Single
PhraseStructure: 6*8*2

Figures:

A1

(8) Man one and woman two balance (forward; back)

(4) Man one and woman two set to each other

(4) Man one and woman two trade by right
A2

(8) Woman one and man two balance (forward; back)

(4) Woman one and man two set to each other

(4) Woman one and man two trade by right
B1

(8) Man one and woman two balance (forward; back)

(4) Man one and woman two set to each other

(4) Man one and woman two trade by right
B2

(8) Woman one and man two balance (forward; back)

(4) Woman one and man two set to each other

(4) Woman one and man two trade by right
C1

(8) Ones lead down

(4) Ones turn alone

(4) Ones lead up to second place || Twos move up
C2

(16) Square through 4 (PR;NL;PR;NL)

Calling Notes:

Original dance probably had 16 counts of just first corners crossing in the A1 with elaborate footwork. Above is reconstructor's modern adaptation.
Appearances: New Country Dances from Maine 1795, p 12