This is dance #4161 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Becket Circle

by Al Olson

Permission: full

Based on: "Becket Reel" by Herbie Gaudreau

FormationBase: Sicilian Circle
FormationDetail: Becket
Progression: Single
Direction: CCW

Figures:

A1

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing

A2

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor

(8) Ladies chain to partner

B1

(6) Partner promenade across

(2) Shift left to N2

(8) Right and left through with partner

B2

(8) Star right 1 [with N2]

(8) Star left 1 [with N2]

Calling Notes:

Adapted from "Becket Reel" by Al Olson.

The promenade is shift left, not right
Appearances: Zesty Contras, p 81