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Rick's Monday 2008 Class- Whirlaways-Bakersfield

As the class progresses forward Here are the calls you should know!
Use this link Animated Moves-choose Basic for visual help
(animations courtesy of Tam Twirlers)

Calls Taught as of 12/2008

Square Setup -Heads/Sides/Couple numbering
Circle Left/Right Forward and back (Up and back etc.)
Left/Right Stars- Left Allemande -R & L Arm Turns
Right and Left Grand/Weave The Ring
Promenade (Couples, Men/Ladies, 1/2)
Grand Square- Pass Thru -Separate @ 1
Come into The middle -Split 2 -2/4 Ladies Chain (1/4,1/2,3/4)
Square Thru- Bend the Line -Face In
Turn a 1/4 toward (Partner/Corner/in etc.)
U turn Back- Do Pa So- Circle to a line
Half sashay-Courtesy Turn- Lead Right/Left
Star Thru -Walk around Corner/See Saw
Swing/Basic Twirl- Yellow Rock
Ocean waves-Veer Left/Right-Balance
Boys/Girls/Centers/Ends/Couples/Partner Trades
Boys/Girls/Centers/Ends/Couples/Single File/All 8 Circulate
Dive Thru-California Twirl-Swing Thru-Alamo Style-Run
Double Pass Thru-First Couple Left-Next Couple Right
Allemande Left to an Allemande Thar- Shoot The star.
Zoom- Wheel and Deal- Sweep a Quarter-Ladies In Men sashay and vice versa
We Will Finish the Basic Program in 2 weeks
MAINSTREAM WORKSHOP STARTS 1/19/09