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Spin Chain Thru
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SPIN CHAIN THRU CONTRA
Formation: Couples Facing Couples
The action needs an even number of couples.
If there is an odd couple they might replace one of the couples during the Forward and Back.
Note: In this dance the Spin Chain Thru always begins with partner.
Pass the Ocean, Girls Trade,
Swing Thru (use 8 counts),
Spin Chain Thru,
Gents Circulate once (ladies completing Spin Chain Thru),
Spin Chain Thru,
Ladies Circulate once (gents completing Spin Chain Thru),
With Partner Single Hinge, Boys Run,
Long Lines Forward and Back.
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Note: It is considered incorrect to call “Spin Chain Thru” from an Alamo or a Thar because the definition starts in Parallel Waves and depends on those waves to make it clear which arm to use. However, there is nothing wrong with using Fractional Turns and Stars to call the core action.
Break using the Spin Chain Thru action in an Alamo Ring:
Circle Left (8),
Allemande Left in Alamo Style and Balance,
Right Turn half, Left Turn three-quarters,
Centers Star Right half, All Left Turn three-quarters,
Partner Swing and Promenade
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Break using the Spin Chain Thru action from a Wrong Way Thar:
Walk around your corner,
Turn your partner right full turn to a Wrong Way Thar,
Back it up (half way),
Right Turn half, Girls Star Left three-quarters,
All Turn Right half, Boys Star Left three-quarters,
Partner Swing and Promenade