From a Thar, a Squared Set after everyone Face In,
or from other applicable formations.
Arm Turn 1/2;
Move forward (Centers in a star, Outsides around the outside)
in a Circular path to meet the n-th dancer,
where n = 1 for 1/4 Top, n = 2 for 1/2 Top,
or n = 3 for 3/4 Top.
Ends in a Thar.
This is the starting formation
for each of the following: |
after
Arm Turn 1/2 |
after
1/4 Top |
after
1/2 Top |
after
3/4 Top |
Notes:
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1/4 Top, 1/2 Top, and 3/4 Top are known as fractional tops.
They are based on the call All Eight Spin The Top [Plus].
- On All Eight Spin The Top,
everybody does an Arm Turn 1/2 then moves up to meet the 4-th dancer.
- On 1/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 Top,
everybody does an Arm Turn 1/2 then moves up to meet the
n-th dancer,
where n = 1 for 1/4 Top, n = 2 for 1/2 Top,
or n = 3 for 3/4 Top.
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Do not rush these calls. In particular, these calls are often called in rapid succession
(e.g., 3/4 Top, followed by a 1/4 Top, followed by a 1/2 Top, etc.).
Do not get over-anxious and start another Arm Turn 1/2 until you
actually hear the next call.
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Verbally or mentally count the dancers as they go by. Count to 3 for
3/4 Top; 2 for 1/2 Top, and 1 for 1/4 Top.
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The first part of these calls is to Arm Turn 1/2.
Therefore, if the call is 1/4 Top, don't try
to start by doing a 1/4 turn.
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Additional starting formations for 1/4 Top | 1/2 Top | 3/4 Top |
| | L-H Thar |
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| | Facing Circle |
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| | Funny Diamonds |
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CONTRAST THE FOLLOWING:
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This is the starting formation
for each of the following: |
|
after
1/4 Top |
after
1/4 Thru |
All Eight Spin The Top [Plus]:
From a Thar, a Squared Set after everyone Face In,
or from other applicable formations.
Arm Turn 1/2;
Centers Star 3/4 as Outsides move up 1/4 of a Circle around the outside.
Ends in a Thar.
Choreography for 1/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 Top
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