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TEACHING HINTS AND ROUTINES
94. CROSSFIRE Starting formation - Two faced lines, Parallel lines of four. As
the centers begin to Trade, the ends Cross Fold. Upon completing their Trade, the
centers release hands and step straight forward forming an ocean wave or
mini-wave with the dancers they are facing. If the Trade leaves the original centers
facing no one, they step forward and remain facing out.

The common formation in many areas is the Two Faced Lines, but it can be called legally
from facing lines or back to back lines. It is a four dancer action. When called from a
Two Faced Line, the ending formation is a Column. When called from Back to Back
Lines, the ending formation is a 1/4 Tag. When teaching from a Tidal Two Faced line,
the ending will be parallel Waves.When used from Facing Lines, the ending formation
is a Completed Double Pass Thru. It can be called from either a 1/4 Tag or 3/4 Tag
for the Center four dancers. In which case the ending formation will be two Mini
Waves between couples facing in or out respectively.

1. It is suggested that this call be first taught from Two Faced Lines or using the Head couples
or Side couples from a squared set.
Before teaching this call, it is suggested that the caller use some Cross Fold routines,
especially using the Ends. When ready to teach Crossfire, place the dancers in the de-
sired formation. Explain to the dancers that they should not move until the directions are
given because all four dancers need to move at the same time. Make sure that the inside
dancers have inside hands joined. Explain to them that they will do a normal Trade, but
then they must take a step forward to join inside hands with another dancer.
Explain to the End dancer that as soon as the Center dancer starts to move, step behind
that dancer and complete the Cross Fold.
Many times the Trading dancer will forget to take the step forward after trading. The caller
should watch to make sure they understand
2. When teaching this call from Back to Back Lines, the caller should teach it first with two
boys on the Left end of the line and two girls on the Right end. The reason is so the center
dancers will have the normal partner relations for a Partner Trade. Usuall the End dancers
will execute the Cross Fold without much difficutlty if they have had enough previous
practice. NOW, the caller must make sure that the Center dancers step far enough ahead
to form an Ocean Wave with the dancers that are also coming into the center.
3. Crossfire can also be called from a Tidal Two Faced Line. The ending formation will
be parallel waves. The teaching procedure will be the same as any other Two Faced Line.
4. If the caller chooses to teach this call from Facing Lines, he/she should be aware that
there will be an awful crowd in the center of the square. Unless the dancers are VERY
familiar with square breathing, it is suggested that it not be taught in this formation. But
it is, then the caller should explain that the ending formation will leave them in a Completed
Double Pass Thru. The Trading couple must take enough steps forward to permit the ends
to do their Cross fold in the center.

Teaching Routines:

Singing: Heads Promenade 1/2 Heads Lead right Veer Left Crossfire Single file circulate Boys Run Swing (0r L.A. for patter) Singer: Heads Touch 1/4 Heads Walk and Dodge Pass the Ocean Grand Swing Thru Boys Run Crossfire (Tidal 2 Faced Line) Split circulate Boys Run Slide Thru Right & Left Thru Swing & Promenade

Patters: Heads Square Thru Right & Left Thru Veer Left Crossfire Circulate Boys run Touch 1/4 Follow Your Nieghbor & Spread Boys circulate Recycle L.A. Heads Pass the Ocean Ping Pong Circulate Extend Swing Thru Spin the Top Girls Run (Tidal 2 Faced Line) Crossfire (Boys Trading) Scoot Back Walk & Dodge Chase right Boys Run Pass Thru Wheel & Deal Zoom Pass Thru L.A.

Heads Star Thru & Spread Pass Thru Crossfire (Back To Back Lines) Ping Pong circulate Centers Swing Thru Center Boys Trade Center Boys Run Bend the Line You are home

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