This is dance #20246 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Aces and Eights

by Isaac Banner

Permission: full

FormationBase: Four Facing Four
FormationDetail: Improper
Progression: Single. Swap sides

Figures:

A1

(8) In lines of four, go forward and back

(8) [Right-end couples] On left diagonal, ladies chain to corner C2

A2

(4) [Groups of four] Balance ring

(4) Pass the ocean (along the set)

(4) Balance wave of four (P/C2R,WL)

(4) Acey Deucey:

(1-4) Women allemande left 1/2

(1-4) Men circulate: Men cross or loop right around women

B1

(4) Balance wave of four (C2R,WL)

(4) All eight circulate: Center four women cross or loop left while end four men cross or loop right around them

(8) Hey 1/2 (PR;ML;ONR;WL) (along the set)

B2

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing

Appearances: Free and Open Dancing for All Vol. 2, p 11