More Definitions -- Centers / Ends

Centers / Ends

Definition:

ID: 3800

Command examples:

Each Side, Centers Trade

On Your Own Side, Centers Trade

Centers Of Each Side, Pass Thru

Center 4, Walk And Dodge

Ends Fold

Description: Dancers near the center of the square (or formation) are called centers. Dancers on the outside of the square (or formation) are called Ends. The identification of Centers or Ends is independent of facing direction. Centers ("C") and Ends ("E") of some common formations:

With 8 dancers, there are several possibilities, depending on the formation:

The caller should use "Each Side, Centers" or "Center 4" in order to avoid the ambiguity present with the term "Centers" from a 1x8 Formation.

The following are encountered less frequently, or are referred to in the definitions:

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Center(s) IDENTIFIER

ID: 3800

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