Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Breaker {anything} [C3A]

From Columns, Magic Columns, or applicable T-Bone 2 x 4s. EN: 10

Ends Cast Off 3/4 as Centers Box Counter Rotate 1/4 and 1/2 Box Circulate; Center Line does the anything call (if the anything call is a number such as 1, 2, or 3, then Cast Off that many quarters) as the others move up (Phantom Hourglass Circulate). EN: 20

Usually ends in Parallel Lines, Twin Diamonds, or an Hourglass depending upon the anything call. EN: 30

Breaker Mix:


before Breaker Mix


after Outsides Cast Off 3/4 as Centers Box Counter Rotate 1/4 and 1/2 Box Circulate	after those in the Outside Diamond 'move up'. EN: 40 This position is a Breaker Nothing Those in the Center Line now need to do the anything call. EN: 45	after Centers Mix (done)

Notes:

After the first part, outside dancers ( EN: 50

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in the above diagrams) move up (to become ends of lines or points of diamonds) and do not get involved in the anything call. EN: 55
Breaker 3 is the most common usage of this call. It feels a lot like a Linear Action or Tally-Ho. EN: 60