Lesson 12
Call | Definition | Taminations | NSS |
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Fold / Cross Fold | Typical starting formation - couple or mini-waveFold: The designated dancer moves forward in an arc, turning 180° to end in front of or behind the non-designated dancer. Non-designated dancers do not move.Cross Fold: Designated dancers fold in front of or behind the non-designated dancer two positions away from them. Ends cross fold to face the far center position; centers cross fold to face the far end position. Non-designated dancers do not move. | Taminations | NorthShoreSquares |
Scoot Back | Typical starting formation - mini-wave boxLeaders flip over into the position next to them (as on run or trade). Trailers extend, trade, and extend. Ends in a mini-wave box. | Taminations | NorthShoreSquares |
Recycle (from a wave only) | Typical starting formation - waveCenters fold behind the ends, and all walk 1/4 of the way around the center of their box and face in. Ends in facing couples. | Taminations | NorthShoreSquares |
Allemande Thar | "Allemande Thar" is a formation. It also appears on the Mainstream list of calls, not as a call by itself, but rather as a collection of commands that result in a thar.Dancers continue to Arm Turn 1/2. The centers form a right-hand star and back up. Outside dancers hold the left forearm of a center dancer and walk forward | Taminations | NorthShoreSquares |
Allemande Left to an Allemande Thar | Typical starting formation - squared setDancers allemande left, right pull by with the next, and left arm turn with the next until the men are in the center. The men make a star while maintaining forearm grips with the ladies. This is an allemande thar. Centers back up slowly while the outsides walk forward. | Taminations | NorthShoreSquares |
Slip the Clutch | Typical starting formation - thar or parallel wavesCenters and ends drop hands with each other and move up halfway to the next position. From waves, this is equivalent to 1/2 circulate. | Taminations | NorthShoreSquares |