Cross Trail Thru – Definition

CALLERLAB Program: Advanced 1

Teaching Resource for Cross Trail Thru

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Teaching Order: After Brace Thru

Recently taught calls: Belles and Beaus

Background: Cross Trail Thru is #700 in Burleson’s Encyclopedia. The entry notes that it is the same as Trail Thru which is number 25. That means the history of this action goes back to Traditional Square Dance calls. Cross Trail was in the Basic Movements of Square Dancing in the Sets in Order 1969-1070 Revision.

Definition:

Starting formations: From Facing Couples

Dance action: As one smooth motion, Pass Thru and Half Sashay.

Ending formations: Ends in Couples Back-to-Back

Timing: Box 6, Static Square: 6

Link to Taminations: Taminations Cross Trail Thru