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Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts
 
Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts
 
 
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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

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

before
Square Thru
 
     
after
Right Pull By and 1/4 In
 after
Left Pull By and 1/4 In
 after
Right Pull By and 1/4 In
 after
Left Pull By
(done)

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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