Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Trade The Diamond [C3B]

before
Trade The Diamond

after
Trade The Deucey
(1/4)

after
Centers Hinge
(1/2)

after
Diamond Circulate
(3/4)

after
Centers Hinge
(done)

Trade The Diamond [C3B]
(Lee Kopman 1972)

C3B:

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From Parallel Lines or a Generalized Thar. EN: 10

Trade The Deucey;
Centers Hinge;
Diamond Circulate;
Centers Hinge.

Parallel Lines end in Parallel Lines. EN: 20

Trade The Diamond is a 4-part call. EN: 22

Note: sometimes the Diamond Circulate brings dancers to the same spot (e.g., Trade The Diamond starting from Back-to-Back Lines). In this case, the dancers step to R-H and continue executing the call. EN: 30

Criss Cross The Diamond [C4]:

From Parallel Waves. Criss Cross The Deucey; Centers Hinge; Diamond Circulate; Centers Hinge. Ends in Parallel Waves. EN: 754