Calls - Week 12

The definitions of the calls are taken from this web site. . If you have a computer, you may enjoy the animated clear demonstrations of each call, illustrated on this page.

Each week a couple of new calls will be added. Referring to these weekly sheets may help to clarify the calls for you.

Cloverleaf

The lead dancers separate and move away from each other in a three quarter (270°) circle. When each lead dancer meets another lead dancer from the other side of the square, they become partners and step forward to the center of the square. Each trailing dancer follows the dancer in front of him and ends directly behind that same dancer. A single couple facing out does the lead dancer's part as described, but they may not step all the way into the center at the end of the call.

Turn Thru

Each dancer steps forward to join right forearms with the other dancer. They turn by the right one half (180°), release arm holds and step forward, ending back to back with each other.

Eight Chain Thru

Facing dancers join right hands and pull by (this completes an eight chain one). The center facing dancers join left hands and pull by while the outside dancers do a courtesy turn (this completes an eight chain two). Repeat these actions in sequence to achieve eight chain three, eight chain four, etc.

Eight chain thru is the same as eight chain eight. Even numbers(2, 4, 6, 8) end in an eight chain thru formation. Odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7) end in a trade by formation.

Pass to the Center

All pass thru. The dancers now on the outside partner trade. Ends in double pass thru formation.