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T he ABCs of Square Dancing
Author: RioGrande Valley Callers Association

2 hour A, B, and C dances share these calls in common:

Allemande Left
Circle Left / Circle Right

Courtesy T urn

Dancer naming:
        Partner/Corner
        Heads/Sides
        Couple #1, #2, #3, #4

Dosado
Forward & Back

Individual A, B, and C dances also include these calls:

A

B

C

Arm T urns (Right/Left)

Bend the Line

Couples Circulate

Lead Right Veer Left / Right

California Twirl
Right and Left Thru
Rollaway
Star Thru

Grand Square

Ladies Chain family:
Two Ladies Chain
Four Ladies Chain

Separate around 1

Split Two