Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Touch By {fraction} By {fraction}

Touch By {fraction} By {fraction} | {anything} [C3A]
(Lee Kopman)

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From a Single Double Pass Thru, the formation obtained from a Diamond after everyone 1/4 In, or other applicable formations. EN: 10

Centers Touch the first given fraction and Spread as Others step forward; new Centers Touch the second given fraction or do the anything call. Usually ends in a R-H Diamond or a R-H Two-Faced Line. There are no default fractions for this call. EN: 20


before Touch By 1/2 By 1/4		after Centers Touch 1/2 & Spread as Others step forward EN: 25		after new Centers Touch 1/4 (done)


before Touch By 1/4 By Swing Thru		after Centers Touch 1/4 & Spread as Others step forward EN: 30		after new Centers Swing Thru (done)

Note: the anything call (which does not have to be a 2-dancer call) is done from Facing dancers. From a Double Pass Thru, consider a Touch By 1/4 By Recycle (it is a facing Recycle). EN: 40

Variations:

Column of 6 Touch By (3 fractions | anything given); EN: 50
Column of 8 Touch By (4 fractions | anything given). EN: 60


before Touch By 1/4 By 1/2 By 3/4		after

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