Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Cast A Shadow [A1]

Cast A Shadow [A1]
(Lee Kopman 1973)

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From Parallel Lines with the Ends in Tandem or from Promenade (in which case designated dancers act as Leaders in Parallel Two-Faced Lines). EN: 10

Ends:: 1/2 Zoom, Cast Off 3/4 and Spread

(to become Ends of Lines); EN: 20
Out-Facing Centers:: Cloverleaf;
In-Facing Centers:: Extend, Arm Turn 1/4, and Extend.

Adjust as necessary to end in Parallel Lines. EN: 30

The following illustrates the Ends part of Cast A Shadow: EN: 40


before Ends Cast A Shadow


after 1/2 Zoom	after Cast Off 3/4	after Spread to become Ends of Lines EN: 50 (done)

From Parallel Two-Faced Lines:


before Cast A Shadow


after Ends 1/2 Zoom as Lead Centers 1/3 Cloverleaf as Trailing Centers Extend	after Ends Cast Off 3/4 as Lead Centers complete the Cloverleaf EN: 60 as Trailing Centers Arm Turn 1/4	after Original Ends Spread as Original Centers step into the vacated space EN: 70 (done)

From Parallel Waves:


before Cast A Shadow		after

From Parallel 3 & 1 Lines:


before Cast A Shadow		after

From Promenade:

(see note below): EN: 80


before Heads (lead) Cast A Shadow		after Heads Step Forward as Sides bend in behind EN: 90		after Cast A Shadow (done)

Notes:

Ends remain Ends, Centers remain Centers. EN: 100
Cast A Shadow converts Parallel Two-Faced Lines into Parallel Waves and vice-versa. EN: 110
Ends meet with original outside hands. EN: 120
The Ends' part is EN: 130
1. 1/2 Zoom (Lead End flip away from the Center & Extend as Trailing End 1/2 Circulate to meet with original outside hands); EN: 140
2. Cast Off 3/4 (think "half, then a quarter more"); EN: 150
3. and Spread (allow enough space for two dancers). EN: 160
Out-Facing Centers (the "Shadowers") should make a wide arc for the Cloverleaf so at not to interfere with the Ends. Out-Facing Centers end in the near center position. EN: 170
In-Facing Centers Extend to join inside hands, Arm Turn 1/4 with each other, wait for about two beats to allow the Ends to finish their Cast Off 3/4, and then Extend. Be sure to use only one hand for the Extend & Arm Turn 1/4. We have frequently seen overly-excited dancers step forward, join both hands, whoop and kick, and then forget which way to turn and consequently have no idea where they belong. EN: 180
When Cast A Shadow is called from Promenade, the designated Couple (Leaders) should continue Promenading until they are squared off to a wall and then Step Forward as the others bend in behind them to form Parallel Two-Faced Lines; then everyone Cast A Shadow. Executing the call in this manner guarantees that the ending formation (Parallel Waves) is squared off to the walls. EN: 190

How to dance Cast A Shadow from Promenade: EN: 200
1. If you are designated, identify yourself; EN: 210
2. Square off to a wall; EN: 220
3. Do the call. EN: 230
If all Centers start facing out, they do a Cloverleaf. If all Centers start facing in, they do their part of the call (danced as a Pass Thru & Partner Tag). EN: 240
It is considered inappropriate for the caller to call Cast A Shadow from formations in which the Ends start facing or back-to-back. EN: 250
Cast A Shadow has a tendency to expand the size of the square. Therefore, after completing the call, tighten up your formation. EN: 260

Variations:

Ends Cast A Shadow But Don't Spread
Cast A Shadow, Trailing Centers Cast 3/4

Criss Cross The Shadow [C2] (Ross Howell 1974):

From Parallel Lines with the Ends in Tandem or from Promenade (in which case designated dancers act as Leaders in Parallel Two-Faced Lines). Ends 1/2 Zoom & Slide, Cast Off 3/4 and Spread as Out-Facing Centers Cloverleaf and Slither as In-Facing Centers Cross Extend, Arm Turn 1/4, & Extend. Adjust as necessary to end in Parallel Lines. EN: 149

Relay The Shadow [C1] (Lee Kopman 1975):

From a Tidal Wave, Facing Lines, or other applicable formations. Arm Turn 1/2; Center 6 Cast Off 3/4 as Very Ends Counter Rotate 1/4; resulting Center Wave Arm Turn 1/4 & Spread (to become Ends of Parallel Waves) as Others do the Centers part of Cast A Shadow (Leaders Cloverleaf as Trailers Extend; Arm Turn 1/4; Extend). Ends in Parallel Waves. EN: 150

Shadow The Column [C4] (Jack Lasry):

From Columns. #1 and #3 dancers act as Ends while #2 and #4 dancers act as Centers of Parallel Two-Faced Lines, and all Cast A Shadow. EN: 151

Shadow To A Diamond [C4]:

From applicable Parallel Lines. Ends Cast A Shadow as Lead Centers Run & Extend (making a wide arc as in Cast A Shadow) as Trailing Centers 1/2 Circulate & Trade. Ends in Twin Diamonds. The Centers' part of Shadow To A Diamond is an exaggerated Peel & Trail. EN: 152

Shadow formation anything [C4]:

From applicable Parallel Lines, applicable Twin Diamonds, or other applicable formations. Outsides Cast A Shadow But Don't Spread (1/2 Zoom, Cast Off 3/4) as Centers do the anything call. Formation is the name of the center formation. For example, from Twin Diamonds, a Shadow Wave Spin The Top has the Ends Cast A Shadow But Don't Spread as the Center Wave does a Spin The Top. EN: 153

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