This is dance #5692 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Try a Becket

by Geoff Cubitt

Permission: full

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

Figures:

A1

(8) Circle left 3/4; form wave of four

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

(4) Women walk forward; form wave of four with N2

A2

(4) Balance wave of four (N2R,WL) [with shadow]

(4) Women allemande left 1/2 || Men walk forward on side to partner

(8) Partner allemande right 1 & 1/2

B1

(16) Hey (ML;N3R;WL;PR;ML;N3R;WL)

B2

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

Author lets partners vary the length of the A2 allemande, so that it's dancer's choice who enters the hey first.
Appearances: website Cubitt