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From a normal Squared Set (or everyone turning opposite sex by the Left).
EN: 10 Head Ladies Center for a Teacup Chain
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Head Ladies:
- to center, R-H Star 3/4
- L-H turn corner
- R-H turn new corner (original opposite man)
- to center, L-H Star 1 & 1/4
- R-H turn new corner (next man)
- L-H to original partner for a Courtesy Turn
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Side Ladies:
- R-H turn corner
- to center, L-H Star 1 & 1/4
- R-H turn new corner (original opposite man)
- L-H turn new corner (next man)
- to center, R-H Star 3/4
- L-H to original partner for a Courtesy Turn
Ladies -- Important points:
EN: 30
Start with the R-H, and use alternating hands.
EN: 40
Head Ladies start to the Center, Side Ladies start with the corner.
EN: 50
Visit each man exactly once, progressing counter-clockwise through the men,
starting with the corner, then opposite, then corner's opposite, and finally original partner.
EN: 60
Concentrate on progressing to the next man, rather than worrying about
alternating hands (or how far to turn the star),
as handholds (and star turns) become automatic.
EN: 70
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Men -- Important points:
EN: 80
Head Men always send the Ladies to the Center.
EN: 90
Side Men always send the Ladies to the Right.
EN: 95
Take whatever hand the ladies give you, and send them to their next destination.
At some point, men use the same hand is twice in a row.
EN: 100
Be sure to
lead the Ladies. Don't be a wimp - send the ladies to
their destination with a firm but gentle lead.
EN: 110
The final L-H turn (with original partner) blends into a Courtesy Turn
to end in a Squared Set.
EN: 120
Ends in a Squared Set, everyone paired with original Partner.
EN: 130
DIAGRAM THE HEAD LADIES' PART ONLY (with the Men) at key points
in the call. (with "around beat #N" as part of caption)
Notes:
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Dance to the beat of the music, and do not rush this call.
EN: 140 -
Teacup Chain takes a full 32 beats.
If rushed, the movement becomes choppy (stop-and-go) as the ladies must wait
for the other ladies to clear the center before they can move into the middle.
EN: 150 -
Ladies wearing a skirt or dress can use their free hand to hold their skirt
out in a fan shape. This is called "skirt work", and adds to the flair of
the movement.
EN: 160
Have the Side Ladies step out of the square and show the
Head Ladies' part to the other 6 dancers.
EN: 180
Then have the Head Ladies step out and show the Side Ladies' part
to the other 6 dancers.
EN: 190
Then put everyone in the square and do the call together.
EN: 200
Finally put on the music and try it for real!
EN: 210
- Side Ladies Center for a Teacup Chain:
Side ladies do the Head ladies' part, and vice-versa.
EN: 220
- All Four Ladies Center for a Teacup Chain:
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All four ladies do the Head ladies' part. That is:
EN: 230
- Four Ladies R-H Star 3/4;
- L-H turn corner;
- R-H turn new corner;
- to center L-H Star 1 & 1/4;
- R-H turn new corner;
- L-H to original partner for Courtesy Turn.
Head Men Center for a Teacup Chain:
From a Half-Sashayed Squared Set, or from all turning partners by the left, the Men do the Ladies' part and vice-versa.
EN: 240
This is typically used only as a gimmick.
EN: 250
Beer Mug Chain:
Teacup Like A Daisy:
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