| ACEY DEUCEY - Center, same as Trade in Basic Movements. Ends, same as Circulate in Basic Movements. | 4 steps TOP |
ALL 8 SPIN THE TOP - If started from a Thar Star, the handholds forming the center star are released as each center dancer and the adjacent outside dancer Arm Turn one-half (180 degrees). Those now in the middle Star three-quarters (walking forward), while the new outsides move forward one-quarter around the perimeter of the circle to join hands with the same person again in a Thar Star formation.
If started from a Right & Left Grand Circle, everyone turns by the righ halfway (180 degrees) with the person they are facing then completes the call as above (new centers Star left three-quarters, etc.). | 10steps TOP |
| (ANYTHING & ROLL - At the completion of the movement preceding the roll (anything), release all handholds and allow the established momentum to set the direction for the solo turn in place. Arms are returned to natural dance position and ready to assume appropriate position for the next call.
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| ANYTHING & SPREAD - All dancers blend into the appropriate hand position and styling designed by the formation resulting at the conclusion of the call (e.g., ocean wave styling after the call “Follow Your Neighbor and Spread”). | 3 steps TOP |
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CHASE RIGHT - All dancers have arms in natural dance position. Ladies’ skirt work optional. Right hand dancer uses flowing motion rather than an abrupt turn around. When two couples (e.g., the heads) do Chase Right in the center of the square, it is important for those doing the Zoom motion to keep the action tight and avoid bumping into the outside dancers. At the same time, those not involved in the Chase Right, move, if possible and comfortable, away from the center to allow more space for the action.
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COORDINATE - The center six dancers (three adjacent pairs) use hands up position for trading action. After the very center two dancers release handholds and move forward, all dancers join hands with a couple handhold. No time allowed for skirt work.
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CROSSFIRE - If starting formation is a two-faced line, center dancers use hands up position for trading action and blend into normal mini wave styling. If starting formation is parallel lines of four that results in centers facing no one, that couple joins hands with a couple handhold.
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CUT THE DIAMOND - From a normal diamond formation, all dancers blend into a couple handhold. if the starting formation is a facing diamond, all dancers blend into hands up position as required for ocean wave basic.
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DIAMOND CIRCULATE - It is important that dancers maintain diamond formation as they move diagonally from one position to the next, Center dancers of diamond blend into hands up position as in ocean waves. Dancers at the point maintain arms in natural dance position. Ladies may utilize skirt work.
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DIXIE GRAND - Styling is similar to the description for the basic Right and Left Grand. Dancers use handshake hold for alternating pull by movements, releasing hands as dancers pass each other. Skirt work is not recommended.
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| EXPLODE AND ..... (ANYTHING) - In all “Explode and ... “ figures, follow the styling suggestions for each of the “and ... “ figures used. | 2 for the
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EXPLODE THE WAVE - A handshake hold is used as the dancers right hand pull by. For position orientation, hands are joined in a couple handhold at the completion of the call.
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EXTEND - All dancers move forward smoothly during extending action. Dancers utilize previously described styling for resulting formations at the completion of the call (e.g., ocean wave styling, couple handhold for double pass thru formation, etc.).
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FLIP THE DIAMOND - From a normal diamond formation, all dancers blend into hands up position as required for ocean wave basic. If the starting formation is a facing diamond, all dancers blend into a couple handhold.
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FOLLOW YOUR NEIGHBOR - The facing in dancers use a forearm turn in the center, blending into hands up position as they meet their “neighbor” in the ocean wave. To enhance the flowing action of the dance, facing out dancers execute a flowing three quarter looping turn as opposed to an abrupt spot turn.
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GRAND SWING THRU - Styling is specifically the same as described for the basic Swing Thru
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LINEAR CYCLE - Arms in natural dance position. Similar to styling for individual components. Rejoin hands upon completion of move.
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LOAD THE BOAT - The end dancers, while moving on the outside, leave enough room for the center dancers to work comfortably. Arms are held in natural dance position throughout the action, blending into the appropriate hand position for the next call.
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PEEL THE TOP - Lead dancers have arms in natural dance position and adjust hands to appropriate position for next call. It is important that dancers move slightly forward before starting the “peeling” motion. Trailing dancers use hands up position and styling as described in the basic Swing Thru.
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PING PONG CIRCULATE - Styling is the same as previously described for the basics Pass Thru and Partner Trade. Dancers in center use basic ocean wave styling. Outside dancers join hands in couple handhold.
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RELAY THE DEUCEY - Basic swing thru styling is utilized for turning movements within the ocean wave formations. Circulating dancers do the circulate action with arms in natural dance position, blending to hands up ocean wave formation at the conclusion of the call.
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SINGLE CIRCLE TO A WAVE - In circling, the two dancers are slightly offset to the left so that their dance partner in the circle is more to their right than in front of them. Use smooth dance step, not buzz. When joining hands for circle, gents turn palms up, ladies palms down. Arms are bent comfortably at the elbows. Exert a small amount of pressure while circling Blend into a hands up ocean wave position.
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SPIN CHAIN & EXCHANGE THE GEARS - Dancers turning in ocean wave formations use styling as previously described for the basics swing thru and spin chain thru. For star portions of basic, refer to styling as indicated by the basic star right. When turning into the star or out to the wave, use a flowing turn rather than an abrupt about-face. In star patterns, ladies’ outside hands may be used to work skirts.
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SPIN CHAIN THE GEARS - Dancers turning in ocean wave formations use styling as previously described for the basics swing thru and spin chain thru. For star portions of basic, refer to styling as indicated by the basic star right. When turning into the star or out to the wave, use a flowing turn rather than an abrupt about-face. In star patterns, ladies’ outside hands may be used to work skirts.
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TEACUP CHAIN - Center dancers turning the star patterns use hand up styling. All turns with outside dancers are forearm turns. When not leading into another command, a courtesy turn, as previously described, is used at the conclusion of the call. Outside dancers (usually the gents) dance with arms swinging naturally from one forearm turn to the next, being as graceful as possible in a movement that offers little other than pivot movements. Ladies may enhance the styling of this basic through skirt work with outside hand.
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3/4 TAG THE LINE - Styling is similar to that previously described for the basic tag the line. Trailing dances blend into hands up position for ocean waves or mini waves as dictated by starting formation.
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TRACK ll - As dancers are moving simultaneously in opposing directions, it is important for them to provide moving room for one another. Those on the outside must avoid crowding those in the center. All dancers hold arms in natural dance position, blending into a hands up ocean wave formation at the conclusion of the call.
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TRADE THE WAVE - As in any trade, dancers first step slightly forward to clear the wave before turning toward dancer with whom they are trading. Assume hands up position in basic ocean wave styling.
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