Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts
 
Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts
 
 

From a Squared Set, after some dancers are instructed to face their partner. EN: 10

Grand Square is a 32-beat figure that should be danced in time to the music. EN: 20
Start moving on beat 1, and take a full 32 beats to complete the call. EN: 30

Starting on beat #1 of an 8-beat phrase, proceed as follows: EN: 40

Sides Face, Grand Square:

  • Heads' part: EN: 50
    Beats 1-4:
    Forward 3 steps, then turn 1/4 to face your partner; EN: 60
    Beats 4-8:
    Backup 3 steps, then turn 1/4 to face the dancer beside you; EN: 70
    Beats 9-12:
    Backup 3 steps, then turn 1/4 to face in; EN: 80
    Beats 13-16:
    Forward 3 steps, then pause (do not turn). You may 'Patty-cake' with your partner if you'd like). We're 1/2 way through. Now reverse it... EN: 90
    Beats 17-20:
    Backup 3 steps, then turn 1/4 to face in; EN: 80
    Beats 21-24:
    Forward 3 steps, then turn 1/4 to face in; EN: 110
    Beats 25-28:
    Forward 3 steps, then turn 1/4 to face in; EN: 110
    Beats 29-32:  
    Backup 3 steps and pause. You're done! EN: 130
  • Side's part: EN: 140
    Beats 1-4:
    Backup 3 steps, then turn 1/4 to face in; EN: 80
    Beats 5-8:
    Forward 3 steps (to meet someone), then turn 1/4 to face in (as a couple); EN: 145
    Beats 9-12:
    Forward 3 steps to meet original partner, then turn 1/4 to face in; EN: 150
    Beats 13-16:
    Backup 3 steps and pause (do not turn). Now reverse it... EN: 160
    Beats 17-20:
    Forward 3 steps, then turn 1/4 to face in; EN: 110
    Beats 21-24:
    Backup 3 steps, then turn 1/4 to face in; EN: 80
    Beats 25-28:
    Backup 3 steps, then turn 1/4 to face in; EN: 80
    Beats 29-32:  
    Forward 3 steps, then turn 1/4 to face in. You're done! EN: 170

before
Grand Square
(after Sides Face)
 
     
after
beat 4
 after
beat 8
 after
beat 12
 after
beat 16
(half-way)
 
     
after
beat 20
 after
beat 24
 after
beat 28
 after
beat 32
(done)

Notes:

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