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Time was when to be a dancer meant a thorough acquaintance with Mazourkas, Galops, Reels, Minuets, Polkas and other dances too numerous to mention; but nowadays one can get along very well with even a slight knowledge of but three: the Waltz, the Two-Step and the Lancers.
The same is now repeated with the right foot, using each foot alternately to commence the step. The couples may dance forward or backward, turning either to the right or left, a...
4. Part 4FOUR HANDS HALF AROUND.--The four on each side join hands and swing half around in circle. Gentlemen release the hands of ladies on their left, and head couples retire to opposi...
2. Part 2In order to insure success in a Grand March, no gentleman can be allowed to act as cavalier to two ladies, as the movements require all to march in couples. The leader should re...
6. Part 6The leader’s partner takes an umbrella, opens it, and hands it to any gentleman in the circle. The gentleman with the umbrella will hold it up and walk around the circle until s...
3. Part 3FORWARD AND TURN PARTNERS.--Advance again and turn partners to places. Give right hand to partner and stand in readiness for the right and left all around, with which the figure...
1. Part 1Time was when to be a dancer meant a thorough acquaintance with Mazourkas, Galops, Reels, Minuets, Polkas and other dances too numerous to mention; but nowadays one can get alon...