A Diamond consists of two Centers (those with handholds), and two Ends (also known as Points).
Diamond Formation:
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Diamond Circulate [Plus] : From a Diamond. Walk forward to the next position in the Diamond while turning 90° toward the center of the Diamond. Centers become Points and vice-versa. Dancers facing along the Circulate path pass Right-Shoulders with each other.
From a R-H Diamond:
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From a L-H Diamond:
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From Facing Diamonds:
From Facing Diamonds, always pass right-shoulders. |
Diamonds typically occur in pairs.
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At Plus, there are three calls done exclusively from Diamonds:
The Diamond formation can have a different name, depending upon facing direction of the outside dancers:
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There is a subtle difference between the footprints of Twin Diamonds and a Generalized 1/4 Tag Formation.
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The exact position of the Outside dancers is dependent upon their facing direction. For Twin Diamonds, the outsides are equidistant between the centers on their side; whereas for a Generalized 1/4 Tag, the outsides are immediately adjacent (holding hands). While dancing, the formation can shift between these two formations. |
A Diamond formation is contained within a 2 x 3 matrix. A Diamond is 2-spots in width, and 3-spots in length.
2 x 3 Matrix:
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2 x 4 Matrix:
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Square Breathing is a term used to indicate that dancer positions dynamically change as formations expand and contract. See example below:
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Drop direction [C2] :
From a Diamond or Generalized Single 1/4 Tag with the Centers in a Mini-Wave.
Centers do your part of Extend the Tag as the Others 1/4 toward the given direction
(relative to the 4-dancer formation).
Adjust to end in a 2 x 2.