Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Scoot & Weave [A2]

Scoot & Weave [A2]
(Lee Kopman 1974)

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There are two slightly different definitions for Scoot & Weave depending upon the starting formation. EN: 5

From a Mini-Wave Box (or applicable T-Bone 2x2): EN: 10: Scoot Back; Weave.; Ends in a Wave. EN: 20
From a Single 1/4 Tag: EN: 30: Extend; Arm Turn 1/2; Weave.; Ends in a Wave. EN: 40

For the above definitions, Weave is equivalent to Leaders 1/2 Box Circulate as Trailers Cross Extend & Hinge. A precise definition of Weave is given below. EN: 50

Weave [C1] (Lee Kopman 1974):

From a Mini-Wave Box (or applicable T-Bone 2 x 2) or a Single Eight Chain Thru. Pass Thru or Step Thru; Ends turn 1/4 in place toward the shoulder just passed as Centers, using the opposite hand as the shoulder just passed, do an Arm Turn 1/4. Ends in a Wave. EN: 353

From a Mini-Wave Box:


before Scoot & Weave		after Scoot Back		after Weave (done)

From a Single 1/4 Tag:


before Scoot & Weave		after Extend & Arm Turn 1/2		after Weave (done)

Notes:

Weave is like an Any Hand 1/4 Thru, except that you don't touch the first dancer, and the resulting Centers touch the other Center dancer only for the last 1/4 turn. EN: 60
- From a R-H Mini-Wave Box, Weave is like a 1/4 Thru. EN: 70
- From a L-H Mini-Wave Box, Weave is like a Left 1/4 Thru. EN: 80
The difference between Weave and 1/4 Thru is that there isn't much hand contact in a Weave. Weave was derived from Weave The Ring which has no hand contact. EN: 90
- On a 1/4 Thru, Arm Turn 1/4 then the Centers Arm Turn 1/2. EN: 100
- On a Weave, Pass Thru or Step Thru with the first dancer, then the Outsides turn 1/4 toward the shoulder just passed as the Centers start to pass the other shoulder, but when they meet, Arm Turn 1/4. EN: 110

Scoot Back [Mainstream] (Lee Kopman 1969):

From a Mini-Wave Box or applicable T-Bone 2 x 2. Leaders Box Circulate as Trailers Extend, Arm Turn 1/2, & Extend. A Mini-Wave Box ends in a Mini-Wave Box.

From a Single 1/4 Tag. Extend; Arm Turn 1/2; & Extend. Ends in a Single 3/4 Tag.

EN: 9

Turn & Weave [C4] (Lee Kopman 1974):

From a Single Double Pass Thru or Single 1/4 Tag:

Centers (if facing, Touch and) Arm Turn 1/2; Extend; Weave.

Ends in a Wave.

From a Single Eight Chain Thru or Mini-Wave Box:

All (if facing, Touch and) Arm Turn 1/2; Weave.

Ends in a Wave.

EN: 354

Cross Scoot & Weave [C4]:

From a Single 1/4 Tag. Cross Extend, Arm Turn 1/2, and Weave. Ends in an opposite-handed Wave. EN: 545

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