This is dance #983 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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The Well Oiled Machine {original version}

by Peter Foster

Permission: full

Status: deprecated

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

Figures:

A1

(6) Circle left 3/4

(10) Neighbor swing
A2

(8) On right diagonal, right and left through with neighbor; face same couple (S1)

(8) Ladies chain to shadow S1; face S2
B1

(4) Balance ring [with shadow S2]

(4) Neighbor California twirl

(4) Balance ring [with shadow S1]

(4) Petronella turn; face next
B2

(4) Balance ring [with N2, shadow S1]

(4) Petronella turn; face next

(8) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

Note the diagonal right and left through is a single progression, Larry Jennings-style.
Appearances: website Foster archive