Definitions of Square Dance Calls and Concepts -- Trapezoid Formation [C3B]

Trapezoid Formation [C3B]
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A Trapezoid is a Distorted 2 x 2 that can be formed from a normal 2 x 2 after any two adjacent dancers each move a distance of one matrix position directly away from each other. EN: 10

From a 2 x 4, there are two Trapezoids. The Ends of one side work with the Centers of the other side within a Distorted Box. EN: 20

Trapezoid Formation:


From here... EN: 30		imagine you are here... EN: 40		or here. EN: 50

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The traffic pattern for some Trapezoid calls can be horrendous. Use Stars as necessary and try to get to your ending position without colliding with any other dancers. EN: 60
Calls must end on original Trapezoid footprints. Shape-changing calls are not allowed. EN: 70

Trapezoid Couple Up:


before Trapezoid Couple Up		after

Once Removed Trapezoid Counter Rotate 1/4:

(This is very difficult, even at C4) EN: 80


before Once Removed Trapezoid Counter Rotate 1/4		after

See also Magic Line | Wave CONCEPT [C3B]

which (from Parallel Lines) involves the same footprints, but dancers work within a Distorted Line instead of a Distorted Box. EN: 90

Choreography for Trapezoid Formation

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