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3 By 1 Triangle Formation [C2]
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A 3 By 1 Triangle is a 4-dancer formation in the following shape: EN: 10

A 3 By 1 Triangle contains one Apex dancer and three Base dancers. The facing directions of the dancers usually form a Generalized Tandem-Based Triangle. 3 By 1 Triangles are most commonly used from an "H" or a Generalized 1/4 Tag setup. EN: 20

Examples of 3 By 1 Triangles: EN: 30

3 By 1 Triangle Circulate [C2]:

From a 3 By 1 Tandem-Based Triangle. Move forward to the next position within the 3 By 1 Triangle, turning 180° if moving from the Apex to a Base position or vice-versa. Base dancers not moving to the Apex position do not change their facing direction. EN: 35

R-H 3 By 1 Triangle Circulate:


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In the above example, the Apex dancer EN: 40

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and the #3 Base dancer EN: 50

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must resist the temptation to Jaywalk with each other. EN: 60

Facing 3 By 1 Triangle Circulate:


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See also Interlocked 3 By 1 Triangles [C2] and Reshape (The Triangle) [C2].

CALLERLAB definition for 3 by 1 Triangle Formation/Circulate

Choreography for 3 By 1 Triangle Formation

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