Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- T-Bone Concept [C1]

T-Bone Concept [C1]
(Deuce Williams)

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T-Bone is a name given to any (usually rectangular) setup in which at least one dancer's facing direction is 90 degrees off relative to another dancers' facing direction. The word 'T-Bone' is typically not said unless the caller wishes to emphasize that the dancers should pay attention. EN: 10

When doing calls from T-Bone formations, do your part of the given call. Assume that dancers T-Boned to you are facing in whatever direction is necessary for you to do your part of the call. Usually, you will not interact much with those who are T-Boned to you, and the call may feel quite different than when done from a normal setup. EN: 20

Examples of T-Bone formations: EN: 30

In the last example, EN: 40: dancers act as if they are in Lines, and EN: 50; dancers act as if they are in Columns. EN: 60


before Peel & Trail		after


before Walk & Dodge		after


before Acey Deucey		after


before Out Roll Circulate		after

When executing Circulates (and calls involving Circulates) the Lead dancers who make a loop as part of their traffic pattern must move around the outside of any dancers who are moving straight ahead. This means that some dancers may pass Right-Shoulders while other dancers may pass Left-Shoulders. Be careful to pass the correct shoulder since the caller could fractionalize the call. EN: 70


before Box Circulate		after 1/2 Box Circulate		(done)


before (all 8) Circulate		after 1/2 Circulate		(done)

Notes:

When done from T-Bones, calls that normally end in Lines often end in Diamonds and vice-versa. EN: 80
Be very precise with your positioning when doing calls from T-Bones. Make sure your formations are compact and that you are directly lined up with a wall. EN: 90

CALLERLAB definition for T-Bone Formation

Choreography for T-Bone Concept

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