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 Break The Line

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Version #1 (author unknown). From lines of four: Ends pivot, centers walk forward 1/4. Finishes with lines facing out.

COMMENT: Use "Cast Off 1/4." This movement was once called Retreat The Line which also should be called as "Cast Off 1/4."

Version #2 (Frank Seidelman - 1970). From lines of four: End people turn 1/4 individually to face down the line; center people turn 1/4 individually to face own end of the line. Finishes in eight chain thru formation.

COMMENT: Use Quarter In (which means "Face Partner"). See also Split The Line.

Frank Seidelman 1970

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

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