This is dance #2972 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Excretion Reel {original version}

by David Kaynor

Permission: full

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

Figures:

A1

(2) Shift left to N1

(6) Modified ladies chain to neighbor N2

(2) N1 women allemande right 1/2 || Men shift left

(4) N2 neighbor courtesy turn

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

A2

(8) Hands-across star right 1 [with N3, shadow]

(4) Men allemande right 1/2

(4) Shadow allemande left 1/2

B1

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing

B2

(8) Right and left through with partner

(8) Circle left 1 [with N4]

Calling Notes:

Edit check -- Do men shift left and courtesy turn N3 as above, making it triple progression, or do men courtesy turn N2, and shift left to face shadow, making it double progression as listed in Give and Take?
Appearances: Give-and-Take, p 107
OtherNames: The Process of Elimination