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Square Chain The Top

Does square chain the top have a well-defined number of parts? If so what are they?

I am wondering whether from a starting DPT it is legal to call Random Centers Square Chain The Top (To A Wave)

I don't think the number of parts is well-defined.

If I were dancing, and someone used parts, I would parse the call as follows:

Square Chain the Top

Right Pull By and 1/4 In;
Left Swing Thru;
Left Turn Thru.

In my opinion, calling "Random Centers Square Chain The Top" from a Starting DPT is not legal. I have a strong preference for the first part of the call being a "Pull By and 1/4 In".

My reasoning...

Square Thru has 4 parts:

Right Pull By and 1/4 In;
Left Pull By and 1/4 In;
Right Pull By and 1/4 In;
Left Pull By.

Split Dixie Style has 2 parts:

Right Pull By and 1/4 In;
Left Touch 1/4.

Ceder Chest Definition of Square Chain The Top