Starting formation – Quarter Tag.

The movement starts and ends in a Quarter Tag formation. Each dancer Circulates, or moves forward one position along the path shown in Figure 1. The movement may also be called when there is a left-hand wave in the center. In this case, the path circulated along is as shown in Figure 2.

It should be noted that the Circulate paths are independent of each other. Therefore, it is possible for only those on the outside path (dancers numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 in Figures 1 & 2) to Ping Pong Circulate or only those on the inside path (dancers numbered 5, 6, 7, & 8 in Figures 1 & 2) to Ping Pong Circulate.

STYLING: Styling is the same as previously described for the basics pass thru and partner trade. Dancers in center use basic ocean wave styling. Outside dancers join hands in couple handhold.

Timing: 6

ARC Decisions

(November 2000)

Q: Would it be proper to call “Ping Pong Circulate” from a formation that would be created from a static square and have the heads step to a wave?

A: NO. The Burleson Encyclopedia #2854 defines this exact action as “Ping Pong Trade” therefore it should not be called “Ping Pong Circulate.” By definition Ping Pong Circulate starts and ends in a quarter tag formation, therefore the questionable usage should cease immediately!

(April 2002)

Q: Is it acceptable to call “Left Ping Pong Circulate” from a “Left 1/4 Tag” formation and expect all execution of the movement to be left handed?

A: No. It is not necessary to say “Left” however, callers may wish to use a term like “It’s A Lefty” as helpful words for dancers that are un-familiar with this application.

(July/August 2005)

Q: The following call was used from a Quarter Tag formation; “Ping Pong Circulate 1 ½” and the caller expected the dancers to end in parallel waves. Proper or Improper?

A: Improper. This call has been taught incorrectly by many callers in the past. It should NOT be fractionalized!! The definition states that each dancer will move forward one position along the path shown.

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