Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts
 
Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts
 
 
From Facing Couples. EN: 10

Swap The Top [C3A]:
Belles Extend (L-H) and Cast Off 3/4 as Beaus Run once and a half.
Ends in a R-H Wave.
 EN: 20

Cross Swap The Top [C3B]:
Belles Cross Extend (R-H) and Cast Off 3/4 as Beaus Run once and a half.
Ends in a R-H Two-Faced Line.
 EN: 30

Reverse Swap The Top [C3A]:
Beaus Extend (R-H) and Cast Off 3/4 as Belles Run once and a half.
Ends in a L-H Wave.
At C3B and above, callers many instead say Mirror Swap The Top.
 EN: 40

Reverse Cross Swap The Top [C3B]:
Beaus Cross Extend (L-H) and Cast Off 3/4 as Belles Run once and a half.
Ends in a L-H Two-Faced Line.
At C3B and above, callers many instead say Mirror Cross Swap The Top.
 EN: 50

This is the starting formation
for each of the following:
 
     
after
Swap The Top
 after
Cross Swap The Top
 after
Reverse Swap The Top
 after
Reverse Cross Swap The Top

Dancing hint: Those doing the Run 1 and 1/2 should back up a little before starting the call. EN: 60

Alternative definitions: EN: 70

Perhaps Swap The Top should have been named Swap Your Neighbor. EN: 80

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