Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Swap The Top [C3A,C3B]

This is the starting formation
for each of the following:

after
Swap The Top

after
Cross Swap The Top

after
Reverse Swap The Top

after
Reverse Cross Swap The Top

Swap The Top [C3A,C3B]
(Bob Norton 1970)

All levels:

Language:

From Facing Couples. EN: 10

Swap The Top [C3A]:: Belles Extend (L-H) and Cast Off 3/4 as Beaus Run once and a half.
Ends in a R-H Wave.
EN: 20
Cross Swap The Top [C3B]:: Belles Cross Extend (R-H) and Cast Off 3/4 as Beaus Run once and a half.
Ends in a R-H Two-Faced Line.
EN: 30
Reverse Swap The Top [C3A]:: Beaus Extend (R-H) and Cast Off 3/4 as Belles Run once and a half.
Ends in a L-H Wave.

At C3B and above, callers many instead say Mirror Swap The Top.
EN: 40
Reverse Cross Swap The Top [C3B]:: Beaus Cross Extend (L-H) and Cast Off 3/4 as Belles Run once and a half.
Ends in a L-H Two-Faced Line.

At C3B and above, callers many instead say Mirror Cross Swap The Top.
EN: 50

Dancing hint: Those doing the Run 1 and 1/2 should back up a little before starting the call. EN: 60

Alternative definitions: EN: 70

Reverse Swap The Top: 1/2 Reverse Swap Around; Centers Cast Off 3/4 as Ends Roll twice .

Cross Swap The Top: 1/2 Swap Around; Centers Slither; Centers Cast Off 3/4 as Ends Roll twice .

Reverse Cross Swap The Top: 1/2 Reverse Swap Around; Centers Slither; Centers Cast Off 3/4 as Ends Roll twice .

Perhaps Swap The Top should have been named Swap Your Neighbor. EN: 80

All levels: