This is dance #5001 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Ruthie's Reel {original version}

by Penn Fix

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Improper
Progression: Double

Figures:

A1

(8) Neighbor do-si-do

(8) Neighbor swing

A2

(12) Square through 4 (PR;NL;PR;NL)

(4) Pass through along (N2R); turn alone

B1

(6) Circle left 3/4 [with N2]

(10) Partner swing

B2

(8) Ladies chain to neighbor N2

(8) Ones swing

Appearances: Contra Dancing in the Northwest, p 89