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Square Dance Calls authored by Joe Chiles

7 records

  1. Cross Cycle
  2. Curlicycle
  3. Square The Top
  4. Swirl (1/4, 1/2, 3/4 or Full)
  5. Tag The Square
  6. Tip The Line/Wave
  7. You Asked For It

This may not be a complete list of all calls authored by Joe Chiles.
 Cross Cycle 

Definition:
 

From a two-faced line: Centers Crossfold, then all finish like a Recycle. Finishes as facing pairs.

Joe Chiles 1975

This definition is from The Handbook of Modern Square Dancing by Jay King.
It is provided here for informational and educational purposes only.
 Curlicycle 

Definition:
 

From eight chain thru formation: All Curlicue then Recycle. Finishes in eight chain thru formation.

Joe Chiles 1975

This definition is from The Handbook of Modern Square Dancing by Jay King.
It is provided here for informational and educational purposes only.
 Square The Top 

Definition:
 

From facing pairs: Pass the Ocean then Fan the Top. Finishes in a wave.

Joe Chiles 1968

This definition is from The Handbook of Modern Square Dancing by Jay King.
It is provided here for informational and educational purposes only.
 Swirl (1/4, 1/2, 3/4 or Full) 

Definition:
 

From facing regular couples: Circle the designated fraction then California Twirl. Finishes with couples back to back.

Joe Chiles 1974

This definition is from The Handbook of Modern Square Dancing by Jay King.
It is provided here for informational and educational purposes only.
 Tag The Square 

Definition:
 

Version #1

From a squared set or circle: Face partner and walk forward passing two dancers right shoulder. Take the next call such as In, Out, etc. (Joe Chiles 1970)

Version #2

From lines, waves or two faced lines: All do a 3/4 Tag the Line then the centers Square Thru 3/4 and everyone takes the next call (In, Out, Left, Right). Finishes in various parallel line and wave formations depending on the final direction given. (author unknown 1972)

Joe Chiles 1970-72

This definition is from The Handbook of Modern Square Dancing by Jay King.
It is provided here for informational and educational purposes only.
 Tip The Line/Wave 

Definition:
 

From a wave, line or two faced line: Centers do a Tag Right and then Trade (Partner Trade or swing half) with the ends. Tip the Wave/Line Left means centers Tag Left before the Trade on the ends. A wave or two faced line finishes as a two faced line. A regular line finishes as a Three and One Line.

Joe Chiles 1976

This definition is from The Handbook of Modern Square Dancing by Jay King.
It is provided here for informational and educational purposes only.
 You Asked For It 

Definition:
 

From many formations: Those who can (or as designated) Single or Partner Hinge; in the resulting wave or line, dancers facing the same direction Trade with each other.

Joe Chiles

This definition is from SCVSDA Note Service by Bill Davis.
It is provided here for informational and educational purposes only.
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