Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts
Recycle [Mainstream]
From a Wave.
EN: 10
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Ends
Cross Fold
(to face furthest centers) as Centers Fold behind Ends, follow them partway, then adjust to form a Couple.
EN: 20
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Ends in Facing Couples.
EN: 30
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vor
Recycle
part-way
(after Centers Fold)
part-way
(after sliding together
& turning 1/4)
EN: 4
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nach
forming Facing Couples
(fertig)
Hinweise:
The end result of Recycle is as if the Ends did a Cross Fold as the Centers took a small step backward to form a Couple.
EN: 50
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Original centers make a 360 degree turn.
EN: 60
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Dancewise, Recycle is similar to having the Centers U-Turn Back (turning toward the adjacent End), then all Wheel & Deal.
EN: 70
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Technically Recycle is a no-hands movement, but in practice, dancers join hands partway through the call. In our opinion, the sooner the hands are joined, the better the success rate.
EN: 80
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In challenge dancing,
Recycle (from a Wave)
[C1] has a more precise definition:
EN: 90
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German
Centers Fold behind Ends and all adjust to a Mini-Wave Box;
EN: 100
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German
Box Counter Rotate 1/4
;
Roll
.
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