Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Ends Bend [A1]

Ends Bend [A1]
(Harold Thomas pre-1964)

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From a Line of 4, or other applicable formations. EN: 10

As one movement, the Ends EN: 20

That is, Ends do the Ends part of Bend The Line. EN: 40

From a One-Faced Line:


before Ends Bend		after

From a Wave:


before Ends Bend		after

From Inverted Lines:


before Ends Bend		after

From Facing Lines:


before Ends Bend		after

The Centers need to back up to allow for Square Breathing. EN: 50

From Funny Diamonds:


before Ends Bend		after

From a 1 x 8:


before Ends Bend		after

Notes:

Only the Ends are active on Ends Bend. Centers do not move (except to allow for square breathing, such as when Ends Bend is called from Facing Lines -- in which case, Centers back up to allow the Ends to get into the middle). EN: 60
The Ends can Roll. This is because the definition contains the phrase 'as one movement'. EN: 70
If both Ends start facing the same direction, they must be facing each other upon completion of the call. EN: 80
A common mistake dancer make on Ends Bend is to do a 1/4 In instead. Be sure to Step Forward, 1/4 In, then Step Forward again. EN: 90
The most common choreographic application of Ends Bend is from Out-Facing Lines. At A2, the most common follow-up calls for an Ends Bend are Split Square Thru (n) and Split Square Chain Thru. EN: 100
Ends Bend was originally named Bend The Ends. EN: 110

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