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

From a Wave or applicable Line of 4.

  1. Hinge;
  2. Leaders Fold behind Trailers (who do not adjust);
  3. Any Shoulder Double Pass Thru;
  4. Peel Off in direction of Shoulder Pass.

Ends in Facing Couples. This is a 4-part call.

From a R-H Wave:

 
       
before
Linear Cycle
 after
Hinge
 after
Leaders Fold
 after
Right-Shoulder
Double Pass Thru
 after
To The Right
Peel Off
(done)
Note dancers are offset in the 3rd and 4th diagrams.
From a L-H Wave:

 
       
before
Linear Cycle
 after
Hinge
 after
Leaders Fold
 after
Left-Shoulder
Double Pass Thru
 after
To The Left
Peel Off
(done)
Note dancers are offset in the 3rd and 4th diagrams.

Notes:

From a One-Faced Line:

 
       
before
Linear Cycle
 after
Hinge
 after
Leaders Fold
 after
Right-Shoulder
Double Pass Thru
 after
To The Right
Peel Off
(done)
Note: Linear Cycle from other than a Wave is not appropriate at Plus, since the Hinge is a Partner Hinge (an A1 call).

Partner Hinge [A1]: From a Mini-Wave or Couple. Do 1/2 of a Trade. Ends in a Mini-Wave. From a Mini-Wave, Partner Hinge is an Arm Turn 1/4; from a Couple, Partner Hinge is 1/2 of a Partner Trade (as one movement, Face each other and Step to a Right-hand Mini-Wave). The word 'Partner' is optional: the word 'Hinge' is sufficient to describe this movement. Usually, however, the caller uses the term 'Partner Hinge' from a Couple, and 'Single Hinge' from a Mini-Wave.

Linear Action [C1] (Lee Kopman 1982): From a Generalized 1/4 Tag or other applicable formations. 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). Ends in Parallel Waves, Parallel 3 & 1 Lines, or a Parallelogram (if outside dancers end on the same spot).

Linear (fraction) Tag [C4]: From a Wave or applicable Line of 4. Hinge; Leaders Fold; Extend to the given fractional Tag position. If no fraction is given, complete a full Tag The Line.

Linear Flow [C4]: From Parallel Waves or applicable Lines. Linear 1/2 Tag (Hinge; Leaders Fold, Extend to Parallel Waves); Split Circulate Twice; Centers Trade. Ends in Parallel Waves.

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