Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Square Thru ({n}) [Basic]

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Square Thru

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Right Pull By and 1/4 In

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Left Pull By and 1/4 In

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Right Pull By and 1/4 In

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Left Pull By
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Square Thru ({n}) [Basic]
(Bill Hansen 1957)

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From Facing Couples (or a R-H Wave). EN: 10

Right Pull By and 1/4 In (turn 1/4 to face the adjacent dancer); EN: 20
Left Pull By and 1/4 In; EN: 30
Right Pull By and 1/4 In; EN: 40
Left Pull By. EN: 50

Ends in Back-to-Back Couples. EN: 60

If a number or fraction is given (e.g., Square Thru 2; Square Thru 3/4), then pull by that many hands, but do not 1/4 In after the last hand. EN: 70

1/4 In

means turn 1/4 in place toward the adjacent dancer. EN: 80

Notes:

Start with the Right-Hand, and use alternating hands. EN: 90
all turns are toward the center of the Box. EN: 100
After the last hand, do not 1/4 In. EN: 110

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

CALLERLAB definition for Square Thru (1,2,3,4) / Left Square Thru (1,2,3,4)

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