Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- {anything} Reaction [C3A]

{anything} Reaction [C3A]
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Do the anything call leaving off the final Extend, then do a full Chain Reaction. EN: 10

The anything call is usually a Scoot Back variation of a Tagging call. EN: 20

For example, EN: 30: Flip Reaction:

From Parallel Waves. EN: 40

Flip Back Centers To A Wave

then all Chain Reaction. EN: 50; Tag Reaction:

From Parallel Lines. EN: 60

Tag Back Centers To A Wave

then all Chain Reaction. EN: 70; Load The Boat Reaction: From Facing Lines (or R-H Tidal Wave). Load The Boat Centers To A Wave

then all Chain Reaction. EN: 80

See also Tagging Calls


before Scoot Reaction		after Scoot Back Centers To A Wave & Outsides adjust to form a Couple EN: 90		after Chain Reaction (done)

Notes:

For Tagging calls, there is an unspoken 'Back' (Scoot Back) in them (e.g., Tag Reaction means Tag Back Reaction). EN: 100
The outsides should adjust to form an In-facing Couple before doing the Chain Reaction. EN: 110
Don't rush this call! Teamwork is required for successful completion. Wait for all dancers to form the 1/4 Tag formation before starting the Chain Reaction. EN: 120

Examples:

Scoot Reaction
Scoot Chain Thru Reaction
Scatter Scoot Reaction
Tag Reaction
Cross Flip Reaction
Open Up Reaction
Triple Play Reaction
Transfer The Column Reaction (Transaction)
Rotary Circulate Reaction

Variations:

Instead of Reaction, the caller may give another call such as EN: 130

Cross Reaction (for Cross Chain Reaction)
(Cross) Reactivate
(Cross) Nuclear Reaction

Chain Reaction [A1,C1] (Lee Kopman 1975):

From an applicable Generalized 1/4 Tag. Very Centers and the directly facing Outside dancers Pass Thru as the End of the Center Line Counter Rotate 1/4 (on the Outside); Centers of each side Hinge; Center 4 Star 1/4 as Outsides Trade; Those who meet Cast Off 3/4 as Others move up (Phantom Hourglass Circulate). Ends in Parallel Lines | Waves. EN: 190

CALLERLAB definition for Anything Reaction

Choreography for anything Reaction

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