This is dance #97 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Vassalboro Reel

by Bill Olson

Permission: full

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

Figures:

A1

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(4) In long lines, go forward

(4) Women fall back || Men allemande right 3/4

A2

(8) Hey 1/2 (PL;WR;NL;MR)

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor

B1

(8) On left diagonal, ladies chain to shadow

(8) Shadow promenade across; form long wave

B2

(4) Balance long wave (SL, women face in)

(4) Balance long wave (SL, women face in)

(8) Partner swing

Appearances: website Olson
VariantVideos:
A1: Long lines; men allemande right 1
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