From a Generalized Thar, Squared Set, or other applicable formation. EN: 10
The 4 dancers nearest the Heads' position work together as the 4 dancers
nearest the Sides' position work together.
All eight dancers work simultaneously using appropriate traffic patterns. EN: 20
The All 8 CONCEPT is similar to the
All 4 Couples CONCEPT [A2]
but is usually used from a Generalized Thar instead of from
a Generalized Squared Set. Many callers use these terms interchangeably. EN: 30
From a Thar (or Squared Set after everyone 1/4 In).
Those who can Right Arm Turn 1/2;
those who can Left Arm Turn 1/2.
Ends in a Thar.
Some of the Arm Turns require a Star across the Center. EN: 467
All 8 Swing & Mix[A2]:
From a Thar or other applicable formations.
Arm Turn 1/2; Centers Cross Run (Star 1/2 & Slide);
New Centers Trade (Star 1/2).
Ends in a Thar.
This is a 3-part call. EN: 468
Callers often use the words 'All 8' in a strictly helpful
manner (e.g., All 8 Circulate, All 8 Motivate, etc.). In these cases,
the caller is making sure that everyone is active for the next call,
but is not using the All 8 CONCEPT. EN: 40
For traffic patterns, most All 8 calls use stars, whereas most
All 4 Couples calls work around the outside with a 'Weave The Ring'-action. EN: 50
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. EN: 148