Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Linear Cycle [Plus]

Linear Cycle [Plus]
(Dave Hodson and Lee Kopman 1979)

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From a Wave or applicable Line of 4. EN: 10

Hinge;
Leaders Fold behind Trailers (who do not adjust); EN: 20
Any Shoulder Double Pass Thru; EN: 30
Peel Off in direction of Shoulder Pass. EN: 40

Ends in Facing Couples. This is a 4-part call. EN: 50

From a R-H Wave:


before Linear Cycle		after Hinge		after Leaders Fold		after Right-Shoulder Double Pass Thru		after To The Right Peel Off (done)

Note dancers are offset in the 3rd and 4th diagrams. EN: 60

From a L-H Wave:


before Linear Cycle		after Hinge		after Leaders Fold		after Left-Shoulder Double Pass Thru		after To The Left Peel Off (done)

Note dancers are offset in the 3rd and 4th diagrams. EN: 60

Notes:

Mantra: Hinge, Fold, Follow, Peel. EN: 70
Any Shoulder means to pass the most convenient shoulder. EN: 80
- When doing Linear Cycle from a L-H Wave, pass Left-Shoulders; EN: 82
- When starting from all other formations, pass Right-Shoulders. EN: 84
Peel Off in direction of Shoulder Pass: EN: 90
- If passing Left-Shoulders, Peel Left (as one movement, Leaders flip to the left (180°) and step forward as Trailers Left-face U-Turn Back to end as a couple); EN: 92
- If passing Right-Shoulders, Peel Right (as one movement, Leaders flip to the right (180°) and step forward as Trailers Right-face U-Turn Back to end as a couple). EN: 94
Although Linear Cycle is a no-hands movement after the initial Hinge, you may encounter dancers who try to hold onto your hand throughout the movement. EN: 100
From a Wave, Linear Cycle is choreographically equivalent (and almost identical in flow) to Recycle & Sweep 1/4. EN: 110
Historically, Linear Cycle was a 3-part call: EN: 120
1. Hinge;
2. Vertical Tag The Line
  
  (or Vertical Left Tag The Line) without adjusting to the center line; EN: 130
3. Peel Off in direction of shoulder pass. EN: 140

From a One-Faced Line:


before Linear Cycle		after Hinge		after Leaders Fold		after Right-Shoulder Double Pass Thru		after To The Right Peel Off (done)

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Note: Linear Cycle from other than a Wave is not appropriate at Plus, since the Hinge is a Partner Hinge (an A1 call).

Partner Hinge [A1]:

From a Mini-Wave or Couple. Do 1/2 of a Trade. Ends in a Mini-Wave. From a Mini-Wave, Partner Hinge is an Arm Turn 1/4; from a Couple, Partner Hinge is 1/2 of a Partner Trade (as one movement, Face each other and Step to a Right-hand Mini-Wave). The word 'Partner' is optional: the word 'Hinge' is sufficient to describe this movement. Usually, however, the caller uses the term 'Partner Hinge' from a Couple, and 'Single Hinge' from a Mini-Wave. EN: 98

Linear Action [C1] (Lee Kopman 1982):

From a Generalized 1/4 Tag or other applicable formations. Centers Hinge & Box Circulate 1 & 1/2 as Outsides Hinge & Trade; those who meet (Center 4) Cast Off 3/4 as the Others move up (as in Chain Reaction). Ends in Parallel Waves, Parallel 3 & 1 Lines, or a Parallelogram (if outside dancers end on the same spot). EN: 560

Linear (fraction) Tag [C4]:

From a Wave or applicable Line of 4. Hinge; Leaders Fold; Extend to the given fractional Tag position. If no fraction is given, complete a full Tag The Line. EN: 590

Linear Flow [C4]:

From Parallel Waves or applicable Lines. Linear 1/2 Tag (Hinge; Leaders Fold, Extend to Parallel Waves); Split Circulate Twice; Centers Trade. Ends in Parallel Waves. EN: 589

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