Lesson 6
Call | Definition | Taminations | NSS |
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Touch 1/4 | Typical starting formation - facing dancersDancers step to a right-hand mini-wave and arm turn 1/4. Ends in a right-hand mini-wave. | Taminations | NorthShoreSquares |
Couples Circulate | Typical starting formation - Two-Faced LinesEach couple works as a unit to move forward to the next position, following the general Box curculate path | Taminations | NorthShoreSquares |
(Named Dancers) Circulate | See Circulate in Taminations for all variations of this family of callsTypical starting formation - lines or wavesTrailers (dancers facing into the square) walk forward to take the position of the dancer ahead of them. Lead centers (centers facing out) flip over to end in the other center position facing in. Lead ends walk forward in an arc to end in the other end position facing in. Ends in lines or waves. On Couples Circulate, the dancers circulate, maintaining couple handholds. | Taminations | NorthShoreSquares |
Trade - From a Line (Couples, Named Dancers) | A.K.A. Named Dancers Trade/Right/Left-hand TradeTypical starting formation - wave or lineDesignated dancers walk forward into the other designated dancer's original position, turning 180° to face the opposite direction. If designated dancers start facing the same direction, they pass right shoulders. If no dancers are designated, all partner trade. On Partner Trade, dancers trade with their partners. | Taminations | NorthShoreSquares |
Chain Down the Line | Typical starting formation - right-hand two-faced line or left-hand waveCenters trade while the ends turn towards the center of the line, and all courtesy turn. Ends in facing couples. | Taminations | NorthShoreSquares |
Run | Typical starting formation - couple or mini-waveThe designated dancer moves forward in an arc to end facing the opposite direction in their partner's original position. The non-designated dancer moves without turning into the designated dancer's original position. | Taminations | NorthShoreSquares |
Swing Thru / Left Swing Thru | Typical starting formation - waveIn each wave of 4 dancers, those who have right hands joined arm turn 1/2, and those who now have left hands joined arm turn 1/2. On Left Swing Thru, dancers who have left hands joined arm turn 1/2, and those who now have right hands joined arm turn 1/2. | Taminations | NorthShoreSquares |