Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- The Gamut [C3A]

From Parallel Lines with the Centers in Tandem. EN: 10

Ends Circulate twice as the Centers Any Hand 3/4 Thru and Trade The Wave; all Cut The Diamond. EN: 20

Ends in Parallel Lines. EN: 30


before The Gamut		after Ends Circulate twice as Centers Cast Off 3/4, Slip, and Trade The Wave		after Cut The Diamond (done)

Notes:

If you are a Center, don't forget the Very Centers Trade (as part of the Any Hand 3/4 Thru) before doing the Trade The Wave. EN: 40
Wait until everybody identifies the Diamond before attempting to Cut The Diamond! EN: 50
The Gamut is often used as a suffix to the preceding call (e.g., Boys Run The Gamut). EN: 60
Callers frequently Replace Cut The Diamond with another call. EN: 70

Swing The Gamut [C3A]:

From Parallel Waves or Eight Chain Thru. Arm Turn 1/2; The Gamut. Ends in Parallel Two-Faced Lines. EN: 181