Right and left grand explained

Right and left grand, also known as grand right and left, is a square dance move in which all eight dancers in the set, moving in a circular fashion, execute a series of four alternating hand pull-bys (right pull by, left pull by, right pull by, left pull by). Men (or gents) travel counter-clockwise around the ring, and ladies travel clockwise. The result is that all dancers end up half way across the set facing the same person they started with.

It is perhaps one of the most well-known calls in square dancing along with the "promenade" or the "dosado".

It is called a Grand Chain in English dances and can be done in a square or a big circle, passing as many people as the caller specifies.

Description

Dancers should each be facing their partner at the start of the move. If they are not, they should adjust by turning 90 degrees or less to face them.

It takes about 10 counts to complete the move.

There are a number of styling flourishes which might accompany the basic moves.

Note:Partner may not be original partner but usually is.

The right and left grand family of calls

There are two other calls which comprise the right and left grand family as defined by Callerlab, the largest international association of square dance callers. They are:

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