Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts
 
Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts
 
 
From Parallel Waves, Eight Chain Thru, or other applicable formations.

  1. Arm Turn 1/2;
  2. Centers Cast Off 1/4;
  3. Very Centers Trade;
  4. Centers Cast Off 1/4.

Ends in Parallel Waves. This is a 4-part call.

before
Swing Chain Thru
 
     
after
Arm Turn 1/2
(1/4)
 after
Centers Cast Off 1/4
(1/2)
 after
Very Centers Trade
(3/4)
 after
Centers Cast Off 1/4
(done)

Notes:

Swing Chain CONCEPT [C4]: Replace all 3/4 Turns (including Star 3/4) of the given call with 1/4 turns. For calls whose name begins with the words 'Spin Chain' the word 'Spin' is replaced with the word 'Swing.' For all other calls the word 'Swing' is inserted before the name of the call. Examples: Swing Chain The Line, Swing Chain The Gears, Swing Alter & Circulate.

Spin Chain Thru [Mainstream] (Rod Blaylock 1967): From Parallel Waves, Eight Chain Thru, or other applicable formations. Arm Turn 1/2; Centers Cast Off 3/4; the Very Centers Trade; Centers Cast Off 3/4. Ends in Parallel Waves. This is a 4-part call.

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