Ends Bend [A1]    (Harold Thomas pre-1964)

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From a Line of 4, or other applicable formations.

As one movement, the Ends

1. Step Forward;
2. Turn 1/4 toward the Center of the 4-dancer formation;
3. Step Forward.

That is, Ends do the Ends part of Bend The Line.

Fra en One-Faced Line:     før Ends Bend   efter	Fra en Wave:     før Ends Bend   efter
Fra Inverted Lines:     før Ends Bend   efter	Fra Facing Lines:     før Ends Bend   efter The Centers need to back up to allow for Square Breathing.
Fra Funny Diamonds:     før Ends Bend   efter
Fra en 1 x 8:     før Ends Bend   efter

Noter:

• Only the Ends are active on Ends Bend. Centers do not move (except to allow for square breathing, such as when Ends Bend is called from Facing Lines -- in which case, Centers back up to allow the Ends to get into the middle).
• The Ends can Roll. This is because the definition contains the phrase 'as one movement'.
• If both Ends start facing the same direction, they must be facing each other upon completion of the call.
• A common mistake dancer make on Ends Bend is to do a 1/4 In instead. Be sure to Step Forward, 1/4 In, then Step Forward again.
• The most common choreographic application of Ends Bend is from Out-Facing Lines. At A2, the most common follow-up calls for an Ends Bend are Split Square Thru (n) and Split Square Chain Thru.
• Ends Bend was originally named Bend The Ends.

Choreography for Ends Bend

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