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Rick's September 2009 Classes
 Whirlaways-Bakersfield and Sequoia Squares-Visalia
NOTE The Visalia Class is a week behind-Due to the start date.

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

As of 11/16 you should know

Circle Left/Right-Left Allemande-Arm Turns-Grand Square-DoSaDo-Swing-Pass Thru
Courtesy Turn-Separate@ One-Split 2-Come down the Middle-Square Thru (1-5)
Bend The Line-Simple Circulates and trades-Ladies chain ( 2 and 4 Ladies)-Stars (R+L)
"Who's my Partner vs. Original Partner" Heads/Sides-Stir The Bucket-Forward and Back
4 ladies chain 3/4, half sashay ,U turn back, expanding circulates, weave the ring
Double Pass Thru, First Couple Go Left( Right) Next go Right (Left), Partner Trade
Circle to a Line, Star Thru,Runs,Swing Thru, R+L Thru, Veer Left/Right


NOTE with The Holiday schedule the Visalia and Bakersfield Classes with grow a bit further apart.
The Bakersfield class is ahead of the Visalia Class- But both are on track for the mainstream hall at the Fiesta


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