This is dance #20161 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Ice Worm Reel

by Brian DeMarcus

Permission: full

FormationBase: Quadruplet
FormationDetail: Proper
Progression: 2341

Figures:

A1

(8) In long lines, go forward and back

(8) Partner do-si-do

A2

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

(8) [All eight] Circle right 1/2; fours let go of partner

B1

(6) Keeping hands joined, ones lead down the center, bringing others down with them

(4) Ones turn away from each other under own hands, forming arch while still holding onto other lines

(6) Ones lead up to top || Others go under arches, still holding hands with each other

B2

(8) Partner swing; finish proper

(8) Ones sashay down to bottom

Calling Notes:

Here's the author's description of the B1:
"Top couple advances down center of set to bottom, and a little further, still holding hands with all.
Bottom Couple drops Partner's hand.
Original top couple turn away from each other and bring joined hands over their own heads.
They arch over all other couples and back to the top, taking everyone with you."
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