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Trapezoid Formation [C3B]
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A Trapezoid is a Distorted 2 x 2 that can be formed from a normal 2 x 2 after any two adjacent dancers each move a distance of one matrix position directly away from each other. EN: 10

From a 2 x 4, there are two Trapezoids. The Ends of one side work with the Centers of the other side within a Distorted Box. EN: 20

Trapezoid Formation:

 
   
From here... EN: 30
 
imagine you are here... EN: 40
 
or here. EN: 50

Notes:
  • The traffic pattern for some Trapezoid calls can be horrendous. Use Stars as necessary and try to get to your ending position without colliding with any other dancers. EN: 60
  • Calls must end on original Trapezoid footprints. Shape-changing calls are not allowed. EN: 70

Trapezoid Couple Up:

 
 
before
Trapezoid Couple Up		 after

Once Removed Trapezoid Counter Rotate 1/4:
(This is very difficult, even at C4) EN: 80

 
 
before
Once Removed Trapezoid
Counter Rotate 1/4		 after

See also Magic Line | Wave CONCEPT [C3B]

which (from Parallel Lines) involves the same footprints, but dancers work within a Distorted Line instead of a Distorted Box. EN: 90

Choreography for Trapezoid Formation

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