Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- {direction} Loop {n} [C2]

{direction} Loop {n} [C2]
(Dave Hodson and Norm Poisson 1979)

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Designated dancers Run toward the given direction past the designated number, n, of dancer positions. Non-designated dancers do not move or adjust in any manner.


This is the starting formation for each of the following:


after Right Loop 1		after Left Loop 2


before Leaders Right Loop 1		after

Notes:

'Position' in terms of this definition refers to a spot that could be occupied by a dancer. Within a 2 x 4 there are eight positions. A Squared Set, Butterfly, or "O" is a 16-Matrix (4 x 4) formation, and one position refers to an adjacent spot within that rectangular grid.
'Position' in terms of this definition refers to a spot that could be On Loop 1, run so that you have completely gone past one position. This will put you a total of 2 positions from your original spot.
Loop is a convenient way for the caller to get into and out of Offset setups.
The direction can be In, Out, Right, or Left. In and Out are relative to the Center of the Set.
If no direction is given, move toward the direction you would move if the caller said Run. However, callers, it is best to always give a direction so that ambiguities are avoided.

See also Press direction [C1] and Truck [C2].

CALLERLAB definition for Right/Left Loop 1, 2, 3

Choreography for direction Loop n

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