From an applicable 2 x 2 (usually a Mini-Wave Box or Tandem Couples) or "Z".
As one movement, Leaders step forward if necessary,
Run (180° toward the center of the 4-dancer formation) and Veer Out
as the Trailers step forward if necessary and Trade (passing
left-shoulders if facing the same direction).
A Non-T-Bone starting formation always ends in a Line.
In particular, a Mini-Wave Box ends in a Two-Faced Line,
and Tandem Couples end in a One-Faced Line.
Notes:
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Trail Off is a Cross Peel Off.
You need to cross the center of your 4-dancer formation
to end on the far side.
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When starting from Tandem Couples, pass Left-shoulders
with the other dancer in your Couple.
This is because Trail Off is a Cross Peel Off: Leaders
do a Half Sashay then Peel Off as Trailers step forward if necessary do a
Half Sashay then Peel Off. Of course, when dancing, don't
abruptly do a Half Sashay then Peel Off. Instead, blend the
Half Sashay and Peel Off into one smooth movement.
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Everyone can Roll after a Trail Off.
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From non-T-Bone formations, Trail Off always ends in a Line.
Dancers who start in Tandem end in a Couple, with the
original Lead dancer ending as an End of the resulting line,
and the original Trailing dancer ending as a Center.
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Trailer traffic patterns:
- If facing opposite directions:
- Extend (if necessary) & Arm Turn 1/2.
- If facing the same direction:
- Step ahead (if necessary) & left-shoulder
Partner Trade.
Peel Off [Plus] (Howard Liffick 1962):
From an applicable 2 x 2 (usually a Mini-Wave Box or Tandem Couples) or a "Z".
As one movement, Leaders flip away (180°) from the center
of the 4-dancer formation and step forward if necessary
as the Trailers step forward if necessary and U-Turn Back by turning away
from the center of the 4-dancer formation.
A Non-T-Bone starting formation always ends in a Line.
Peel & Trail [A2] (Lee Kopman 1966):
From an applicable 2 x 2 or "Z".
Leaders Peel Off as Trailers Trail Off.
A Mini-Wave Box ends in a Wave; Tandem Couples end in a One-Faced Line.
Trail & Peel [C4] (Lee Kopman 1966):
From an applicable 2 x 2 or "Z".
Leaders Trail Off as Trailers Peel Off.
A Mini-Wave Box ends in a Wave; Tandem Couples end in a One-Faced Line.
Trail To A Diamond [C2] (Bill Trench 1973):
From an applicable 2 x 2 or "Z".
Leaders Trail Off as Trailers Extend if necessary and Hinge.
A non-T-Bone starting formation Ends in a Diamond.
Trail The Deal [C4] (Vic Andrews 1963):
From an applicable 2 x 2 or "Z".
Leaders Trail Off & Roll and Step Forward as Trailers follow the Leader as in Cross Cloverleaf.
Ends in a Single Double Pass Thru (Zero Tag) formation.
Trail The Wave [C4]:
From Parallel Waves.
Complete The Tag (Extend Twice); Trail Off.
Ends in Facing Lines.
Choreography for Trail Off
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