Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Checkover [C1]

From Columns. EN: 10

First Two Checkmate The Column as Last Two Extend (using Circulates) to a Box, Cast Off 3/4, Slither, and As Couples Extend. EN: 20

Ends in Parallel Two-Faced Lines. EN: 30


before Checkover		after First Two Checkmate as Last Two Circulate EN: 40		after Centers Cast Off 3/4 and Very Centers Slither		after As Couples Extend

Checkover But Hold The Two-Faced Line [C1V]:

Do a Checkover but omit the As Couples Extend. EN: 386

1 By 2 Checkover [C2V]:

#1 'Checkmate' as #2 and #3 1/2 Circulate, Cast Off 3/4 & Slither, and 'As Couples' Extend. EN: 387


before 1 By 2 Checkover		after

Turn Over [C4]:

From a Mini-Wave Box. Cast Off 3/4 and Slither. Ends in a Two-Faced Line. EN: 388


before Turnover		after Cast Off 3/4		after Slither (done)

Checkmate The Column [A2] (H.P. Williams 1975):

From Columns. First Two Circulate 4 spots & 1/4 In as Last Two Circulate twice, 1/4 In, & Circulate. Normal Columns end in Parallel Two-Faced Lines. EN: 295