Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Linear Action [C1]

Linear Action [C1]
(Lee Kopman 1982)

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From a Generalized 1/4 Tag or other applicable formations. EN: 10

Centers Hinge & Box Circulate 1 & 1/2 as Outsides Hinge & Trade; those who meet (Center 4) Cast Off 3/4 as the Others move up (as in Chain Reaction). EN: 20

Ends in Parallel Waves, Parallel 3 & 1 Lines, or a Parallelogram (if outside dancers end on the same spot). EN: 30


before Linear Action		after Hinge		after Centers Box Circulate 1 & 1/2 as Outsides Trade		after Those who meet Cast Off 3/4 as Others move up EN: 40 (done)


before Linear Action		after Hinge		after Centers Box Circulate 1 & 1/2 as Outsides Trade		after Those who meet Cast Off 3/4 as Others move up EN: 40 (done)

Dancers (

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) end on the same spot and therefore take Right-hands. EN: 50

Notes:

Everyone starts with a Hinge. EN: 60
When the Outsides start in a L-H Mini-Wave, a common mistake is for the Outsides to 1/4 In & Step to R-H! From a Mini-Wave, Hinge & Trade is the same as Arm Turn 3/4, hence a L-H setup remains a L-H setup. EN: 70
The final Centers Cast Off 3/4 can be an Arm Turn 3/4, or a 'Push' Cast Off 3/4. EN: 80

From an unusual setup:


before Linear Action		after Hinge		after Centers Box Circulate 1 & 1/2 as Outsides Trade		after Those who meet Cast Off 3/4 as Others move up EN: 40 (done)

Linear Action But anything [C1V]:

Do a Linear Action but replace the Centers Cast Off 3/4 with the Centers doing the anything call. EN: 563

Linear Action But Cross It [C4]:

Do a Linear Action but after the Centers Box Circulate 1 & 1/2, do a Very Centers Slither and then complete the call. EN: 562

Linear Cycle [Plus] (Dave Hodson and Lee Kopman 1979):

From a Wave or applicable Line of 4. Hinge; Leaders Fold behind Trailers (who do not adjust); Any Shoulder Double Pass Thru; Peel Off in direction of Shoulder Pass to end in Facing Couples. This is a 4-part call. From a Wave, Linear Cycle is similar to Recycle And Sweep 1/4. EN: 561

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