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Ripple

From a tidal wave, what if you wanted the 2nd person from the end of the tidal wave to ripple all the way? Would you need to say grand ripple or would you expect her to stop after 2 ripples? Is there a difference between Grand Ripple and Ripple from a grand wave?

I would say "Grand Ripple 6" if I wanted that dancer to ripple all the way.

I would say "Each side <desginated person> Ripple The Wave" if I wanted it done on each side.

Technically, Ripple is a 4-dancer call unless the word 'Grand' is used, hence if the call was "<desginated person> Ripple The Wave" then that person stays within the 4-dancer formation and does a Ripple 2.

Of course, from a Caller's standpoint, you should strive to be unambigous whenever possible. Adding words such as "Each Side" or "Grand" go a long way in this respect. It also helps if you indicate the number and direction for the first arm turn (e.g., Grand Right Ripple 4).

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