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Square Dance: Table of Contents

Square Dance Basic 1: Passing/Same Position Rules

at Taminations: Passing Rule Same Position Rule

Basic 1

Passing Rule

Suppose that a call has two dancers:

on the same path; and
they must walk past each other

Then:

they should pass right shoulders


sample application of rule: pass thru

Basic 1

Same Position Rule

Suppose that, at the end of a call, two dancers:

face in opposite directions; and
must occupy the same position

Then:

they should form a right-hand mini-wave (hold right hands, #4)


sample application of rule: circulate 1½ from lines facing out