Starting formation – Any Diamond.

Each dancer moves forward to the next position in his diamond, changing his original facing direction one-quarter (90°) toward the center of the diamond. Points become centers, and vice versa. If the call is directed to facing diamonds, all must pass right shoulders.

STYLING: It is important that dancers maintain diamond formation as they move diagonally from one position to the next. Center dancers of diamond blend into hands up position as in ocean wave. Dancers at the points maintain arms in natural dance position. Ladies may utilize skirt work.

Timing: 3

ARC Decisions

(November 2000)

Q: Is it acceptable to call “Everybody do your part of a Diamond Circulate from a two-faced line?

A: Yes, at Advanced or beyond only. Too many callers have gotten too carried away with the “do your part” type choreography. Just because it might be proper does not make it good as this is too confusing and has severe timing and traffic pattern problems. We should not complicate calls unnecessarily. Why not simply call half-sashay and couples hinge.