Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts
 
Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts
 
 

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.

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.

Trapezoid Formation:

 
   
From here... imagine you are here... or here.

Notes:

Trapezoid Couple Up:

 
 
before
Trapezoid Couple Up
 after

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

 
 
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.

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