This is dance #2895 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Close Encounters of the Contra Kind

by Al Olson

Permission: full

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

Figures:

A1

(16) On right diagonal, hey (WR;N0L;MR;PL;WR;N0L;MR)

A2

(16) On left diagonal, hey (PL;WR;N2L;MR;PL;WR;N2L;MR)

B1

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing

B2

(8) On slight left diagonal, right and left through with partner; face N2

(8) On slight left diagonal, right and left through with partner; shift left to face N2

Calling Notes:

Couples out at the end have a challenge of getting in both heys.
Appearances: Give-and-Take, p 98