Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Split Square Chain Thru [A2]

Split Square Chain Thru [A2]
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From an applicable T-Bone 2 x 2, or other applicable formations. EN: 10

Those who can (those facing, or those in a R-H Mini-Wave)
Right Pull By and turn 1/4 to face the inactive dancers; EN: 20
Left Swing Thru;
Left Turn Thru.

Ends in Back-to-Back Couples. EN: 30


before Split Square Chain Thru		after those who can Right Pull By and turn 1/4 to face the inactives EN: 40		after Left Swing Thru		after Left Turn Thru (done)

Notes:

From a Squared Set, the designated dancers move into the middle, start the call, and finish with the inactive dancers. EN: 50
Callers sometimes use helper words such as 'Start A' or 'Begin A' when calling Split Square Chain Thru (e.g., Heads Start A Split Square Chain Thru). Technically, these extra words are not required. (Heads Split Square Chain Thru is sufficient). EN: 60

Split Square Thru (n) [A1] (Clarence Watson 1968):

From an applicable T-Bone 2 x 2, or other applicable formations. Those who can Right Pull By and turn 1/4 to face the inactives (1/4 In); all Finish a Square Thru n (i.e., Left Square Thru n - 1). Ends in Back-to-Back Couples. EN: 84

Square Chain Thru [A1] (Buford Evans 1965):

From Facing Couples (or a R-H Wave). Right Pull By and 1/4 In; Left Swing Thru; Left Turn Thru. Ends in Back-to-Back Couples. EN: 72

Split [Square Thru] Concept [C1]:

From a T-Bone setup. Those facing (or those in a R-H Mini-Wave) Right Pull By and turn 1/4 to face the inactive dancers; all Finish the given call. For example, Split Dixie Style To A Wave: those who can Right Pull By and turn 1/4 to face the inactives; all Left Touch 1/4. EN: 89

Grand Split Square Chain Thru [C4]:

From an applicable T-Bone setup (e.g., from Facing Lines after the left-side Couple does a 1/4 In). Those facing (or those in a R-H Mini-Wave) Right Pull By and individually turn 1/4 to face the inactive dancers; all Grand Left Swing Thru; Left Turn Thru. EN: 429

Split Square Chain Thru To A Wave [C1]:

Split Square Chain Thru, but replace the final Left Turn Thru with a Left Arm Turn 1/2. Ends in a L-H Wave. EN: 430

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