Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Split Swap (Around) [C2]

Split Swap (Around) [C2]
("Skinny" Hall 1968)

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From Facing Couples or T-Bone 2 x 2s in which everyone is a Trailer. EN: 10

Split Swap:: As one movement, Belles Box Circulate & 1/4 Right as Beaus 1/4 Right & Box Circulate. EN: 20

Reverse Split Swap:: As one movement, Beaus Box Circulate & 1/4 Left as Belles 1/4 Left & Box Circulate. EN: 30

Facing Couples end in Back-to-Back Couples. EN: 40


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Notes:

Split Swap should be visualized as a Lead Right while doing a Half Sashay. Think about moving counter-clockwise one position while turning 1/4 to the Right. EN: 50
The above definition is carefully worded (i.e., as one movement) so that everyone can Roll. Other glossaries may have definitions in which not all dancers can Roll. EN: 60
Split Swap is also known as Split Swap Around. EN: 70

Alternative definitions: EN: 80

Split Swap:: As one movement, Belles Walk as Beaus Dodge; all 1/4 Right. EN: 90

Reverse Split Swap:: As one movement, Beaus Walk as Belles Dodge; all 1/4 Left. EN: 100

From any 2 x 2. Leaders Shakedown as Trailers Reverse Split Swap. Ends in a 2 x 2. EN: 515


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