This is dance #17393 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Variations of Concern

by Drew Delaware

Permission: full

FormationBase: Quadruplet
FormationDetail: Becket
Progression: Swap ends
Virtual?: Yes

Figures:

A1

(8) [All eight] Circle left 1/2

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

A2

(1-4) [Ends] Opposite neighbor balance (RH)

(5-8) [Ends] Opposite neighbor pull by right; turn alone

(9-12) [Ends] Opposite neighbor balance (LH)

(13-16) [Ends] Opposite neighbor pull by left; turn alone

(1-16) [Center four] Interrupted square through 4:

(4) Opposite neighbor balance (RH)

(4) Square through 2 (OR;SL)

(4) Opposite neighbor balance (RH)

(4) Square through 2 (OR;SL)

B1

(8) Partner allemande right 1

(4) Balance long wave (PR, men face in)

(4) Circulate: Men cross, women loop right

B2

(4) Balance wave of four (OR, women face in)

(4) Circulate: Women cross, men loop right

(8) Partner swing

Calling Notes:

A line of four facing another line of four. You swap sides within your line of four, but don't progress.
Appearances: website Delaware