Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Peel To A Diamond [C2]

Peel To A Diamond [C2]
(Bill Trench 1973)

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From an applicable 2 x 2 or an applicable "Z" (such as the "Z" obtained from a Wave after the Ends Fold). EN: 10

Leaders Peel Off | Trail Off, as Trailers (Step Ahead if necessary) & Hinge. EN: 20

A non-T-Bone ends in a Diamond. EN: 30

From Tandem Couples:


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From a "Z":


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From a Mini-Wave Box:


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From a T-Bone Box:


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Peel Off [Plus] (Howard Liffick 1962):

From an applicable 2 x 2 (usually a Mini-Wave Box or Tandem Couples) or a "Z". As one movement, Leaders flip away (180°) from the center of the 4-dancer formation and step forward if necessary as the Trailers step forward if necessary and U-Turn Back by turning away from the center of the 4-dancer formation. A Non-T-Bone starting formation always ends in a Line. EN: 347

Trail Off [A2] (Jim Gammalo 1962):

From an applicable 2 x 2 (usually a Mini-Wave Box or Tandem Couples) or "Z". As one movement, Leaders step forward if necessary, run (180° toward the center of the 4-dancer formation) & veer out as the Trailers step forward if necessary and Trade (passing left-shoulders if facing the same direction). A Non-T-Bone starting formation always ends in a Line. In particular, a Mini-Wave Box ends in a Two-Faced Line, and Tandem Couples end in a One-Faced Line. Trail Off is a Cross Peel Off. EN: 348

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