Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Wind The Bobbin [C3A]

Wind The Bobbin -- [C3A]
(Lee Kopman)

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#1 and #3 Peel Off and Circulate twice (around the Outside) as #2 and #4 1/2 Circulate, Cast Off 3/4, Very Centers Trade, and Cast Off 3/4.

Ends in Parallel Waves.

before
Wind The Bobbin after
#1 & #3 Peel Off;
#2 & #4 1/2 Circulate
(i.e., all 1/2 Zoom) after
Centers Cast Off 3/4,
Slip, & Cast Off 3/4
as Ends Circulate twice
(done)

Dancing Hint: The #3 dancer sometimes forgets to Peel Off and hence tries to Cast 3/4 with the other dancers. Try to think about starting this movement like a Peel & Trail so that the Leaders in each Box do a Peel Off.

Alternative definitions:

Peel To A Diamond; Spin The Windmill Forward.

1/2 Zoom; Fan Chain Thru, Outsides Circulate 2.

Note: Wind The Bobbin is also known as Peel And Streak (obsolete).

Cross Wind The Bobbin [C4]: #1 and #3 Trail Off instead of Peel Off.

Criss Cross Wind The Bobbin [C4]: #1 and #3 Trail Off as #2 and #4 Cross Extend; Outsides Circulate twice as Centers Fan Chain Thru.

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