30 Dec
2013
30 Dec
'13
3:47 p.m.
You can go to Callerlab's website for a good definition of Square thru. It is
typically called as square thru 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 hands. Square thru 1 is simply a right
pull by. The definition of cross trail (thru) may appear on their website as well , but
may not be defined as used in contras. Cross trail thru fell from common use is MWSD in
the early 90s because its definition was not precise, but rather depended on the starting
and finishing position. I still do occasionally hear it called in New England for
traditionally oriented dance crowds.
Depending on the application, you may be able to substitute star thru then pass thru for
cross trail thru.
I would love some simple 64 step square dance figures that use cross trail thru.
Rich Sbardella
Stafford, CT
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From: Bob Hofkin <bhofkin(a)middleJ.com>
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Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 7:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Callers] Square through vs Cross-trail
On 12/30/2013 01:58, James Saxe wrote:
On Dec 29, 2013, at 6:23 PM, Ron Blechner wrote:
Great explanation, Jim. The one additional detail I would add is that a
square through 3, 4, or 5 hands is choreographically different from a
cross-trail through.
Thanks,
Bob
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I thought "square through" did not
specifically include the balances.
Ron is correct. A "square through" (also spelled "square thru")
does
*not* implicitly include balancing. Uses of "square through" without
a balance in contemporary contras include the square through three
hands in the "Rocks and Dirt", by Erik Weberg, and the square through
five hands in "The Wizard's Walk" by Ruthie Ungar.