This is dance #7144 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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The Hennessy Reel

by Ted Hodapp

Permission: full

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

Figures:

A1

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

(8) Ladies chain to opposite neighbor (along the set)
A2

(8) Ladies chain to corner C2 (across the set); face across

(4) Women allemande right 1

(4) C2 corner balance (LH)
B1

(16) Grand right and left (C2L;SRR;PL;SRR;C2L;SRR)
B2

(4) Partner balance

(12) Partner swing; face N2

Calling Notes:

Couples do not swap sides. In A2, women who allemande are the same as those who chain. Grand right and left is actually a grand left and right.
Appearances: Contra*Butions, p 22