Starting formation – Dixie Grand Circle, Double Pass Thru, Quarter Tag, or any formation where at least two dancers can start.

Those who can, start the call by joining right hands with the facing dancer and pulling by. Each dancer moves ahead around the circle and gives a left hand to the next, pulling by, and a right hand to the next, pulling by. Regardless of the starting formation, as the movement progresses, the formation converts to a circle.

STYLING: Styling is similar to the description for the basic right and left grand. Dancers use handshake hold for alternating pull by movements, releasing hands as dancers pass each other. Skirt work is not recommended.

Timing: 6

ARC Decisions

(May 2013)

Q: The formation is 1/4 Tag. The call given was Dixie Grand, and the caller expected the dancers to step thru and begin the action with the outside dancers. Would this application be proper or improper at the Plus Program?

A: Improper. The correct application requires that the dancers in the center wave begin the action with their joined right hands. They should NOT start with the outside dancers. If the caller wants it to start with the outside dancers, it must be preceded with Pass Thru or Step Thru.