turn [2 ba.rs], all chain back
to original positions [4 bars].
((/)
(Fcix CHAIN). Page 21.
[14 BARS]
(FIGURES). Part III.
(All figures must be danced to 16 bars).
-An
(FINISH). Page S4.
51
(SIX-HAND REEL).
(Cop tid f 1-6605 Fairy Reel.)
POSITION. Danced by two gentlemen
and four ladiet; on one side one gentle-
man and two ladies, one on each tide of
him; on the other side and facing them,
the other three similarly situated.
Ceim
(ADVANCE AND RETIRE). Both sides
advance holding hands [2
bars], retire [2 bars], advance
again [2 bars], retire [2 bare].
(DANCE IN RING). The three part-
ners on either side join
hands, dance round in a
ring to right [8 bars], dance
back to left [8 bars].
(ADVANCE Two). G-entlemen take
left hand (in their right) of
lady on right and, turning
in towards each other, dance
side-step towards opposite
aide, lady on left dancing
side-step to right at same
time [2 bars], all dance two
short threes in this position
[2 bars], lady and gentleman
release hands, turn, take
other hand, and return to
place in similar manner, the
other two ladies, at same
time, dancing side-step back
to place [2 bars], all then
dance as before two short
threes in this position [2
bars]. Repeat same figure
with lady on left [8 bars].
IY.
.
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IJilinn i r-uilinn.
(LiNK AKMS). Gentlemen link
left arm with lady on left,
turn [2 bars], pass to lady
on right with right arm,
turn [2 bars], return to lady
on left with left arm, turn
[2 bars], back to lady on
right, with right arm, turn
[2 bars].
50
(SIDE-STEP TO CEKTBI;). Ladies on
right dance side-step to
left in front, and ladies on
left, side-step to right be-
hind (thus exchanging posi-
tions), gentlemen at same
time dance two short threes
in place [2 bars], gentlemen
half-turn and dance side-step
towards each other, passing
between ladies and meeting
in centre, at same time
ladies dance two short threes
in position [2 bars], ladies
side-step back to place and
gentlemen dance in position
as before [2 bars], gentlemen
side-step back to place, and
ladies dance two short threes
in position as before [2 bars],
[Repeated at the discretion of the
dancer*].
cop
(SIX-HAND REEL).
(Cofi An t>iuic Duke Reel.)
POSITION. Danced by three couples
forming a circle.
An
(BEAT RODND). Take hands all
round in circle, dance round
to left [2 bars], dance in
place [2 bars], danoe back to
right [2 bars], dance in place
[2 bars],
ttlAlfC p,
RN LADIES). Gentlemen take
both hands of lady on left,
turn [4 bars], return to part-
ner, take both her hands,
turn [4 bars].
tlilinn i n-uilmn.
(LiNK ARMS). Gentlemen link
right arms with lady on left,
turn twice [4 bars], return to
partner with left arm, turn
her twice [4 bars].
t<Xn
(FULL CHAIN). Page 21. [8 BARS].
(It is unusual to give hands
in passing).
[To be
epeated at the discretion of
the dancers].
I.
II.
COft
(FOUR-HAND REEL).
(Cop cuirmeAc Square Reel.)
(LEAD ROUND). Page 15.
An
(BODY).
(a) tlA cttAtAin.
(SIDES). Gentlemen sidestep to
right behind partners, ladies
to left [2 bars], ending with
two short threes [2 bars], all
side-step across towards op-
posite couple, finishing in
position vacated by them,
gentlemen passing ladies on
the outside, finish with two
short threes [4 bars], side step
as before, gentlemen to right,
ladies to left, ending with
two short threes [4 bars], re-
turn with side-step to origi-
nal position, finish with two
short threes [4 bars].
(NoTE. In this manner each
dancer has danced along the
four sides of a square).
(6) SCACCAtinA,
(Foim SEVENS). Gentlemen side
step to right behind part-
ners, ladies to left [2 bars].
side-step back to place, gen-
tlemen in front [2 bars], re-
turn again, gentlemen to
right behind, ladies to left
[2 bars], back to place as
before [2 bars].
55
(c) T)eAf IATTIA CfteAf tiA.
(RIGHT HANDS ACROSS (a) ).
Page 18.
(rf) SuAf i Up bAiLt.
(DANCE UP CENTRE (a) ). (Page 17) .
(e) Urn A|i Uirii .
(SCOTCH RIGHT AND LEFT). Page 19.
SOfM.
). Part III.
if\e.At>.
( FINISH). Page 34.
II,
III.
IY.
COfl
(FOUR-HAND REEL).
(j?ionn-AtA.)
(LEAD ROUND). Page 15.
An
(BODY).
(a)
(SIDES). Gentlemen side-step to
right behind partners, ladies
to left [2 bars], finish with
two short threes [2 Bars],
gentlemen advance, take op-
posite ladies' two hands,
turn in place [4 bars], in
this position gentlemen side-
step to right behind, ladies
to left in front, ending with
two short threes [4 bars],
gentlemen advance to own
partner, turn in place with
both hands [4 bars].
SAf i IAII bAilt.
(DANCE UP CENTBE (6 ) ). Page 17.
(c) LA tii Aft lAini ntnceAU.
(SCOTCH RIGHT AND LEFT). Page 19.
An
(FiGDBES). Part III.
(FINISH). Page 34.
67
COfl
(FOUR-HAND REEL).
(leAc-c&jNvo Half turn.)
(SiDES). Gentlemen side-step to
right behind partners, ladies
to left [2 bars], both side-
step back in same relative
positions [2 bars].
.
(CHANGE SIDES). All dance across
towards opposite couple, fin-
ishing up in place vacated
by them, gentlemen on the
outside [2 bars], dance in
place [2 bars], return to
original position [2 bars],
dance in place [2 bars}
(ADVANCE TO OPPOSITE LADIES).
Gentlemen advance to oppo-
site ladies [2 bars], turn
them in place [2 bars], re-
turn to own partners [2 bars],
turn them in place [2 bars].
i
(ARCH). Partners take hands,
couples advance towards
each other, leading couple
raising their arms and
separating slightly so as to
allow opposite couple to pass
between them, couples thus
YI.
YII.
VIII,
58
changing places [2 bars], re-
lease hands, dance in place
[2 bars], return to place tak-
ing hands as before, leading
couple passing between op-
posite couple [2 bars], dance
in place [2 bars].
l<\tfi\
(RIGHT HANDS ACROSS). Gentle-
men give each other right
hands in centre and dance
half round to left, ladies
following between gentle-
men without giving hands
[2 bars], dance in place
[2 bars], gentlemen left hands
back, ladies following up as
before [2 bars], dance in place
[2 bars].
Rinncitb
(DANCE ROUND). Gentlemen take
opposite ladies' both hands,
couples dance round each
other, all fall back to origi-
nal position [8 bars}
Uilinn i n-uitinti.
(LiNK ARMS). Gentlemen ad-
vance to opposite ladies [2
bars], link right arms, turn
[2 bars], return to own part-
ners [2 bars], link left arm,
turn [2 bars].
A\\
(SCOTCH RIGHT AND LEFT). Page 19.
Repeated at discretion of dancers.
COfl
(FOUR-HAND REEL).
(Cop Art ftocAiji tii 61 jt High road reel.)
(LEAD ROUND). Page 15.
An CotiAit.
(BODY).
(<*) 1lA CttACAItl.
(SIDES). Same as (a) in " Square "
4 hand reel. (Page 54).
(b) LArii A^I tAitfi nmoeAtt.
(SCOTCH RIGHT AND LEFT). Page 19.
(RIGHT AND' LEFT, OR HEYES (a) ).
Page 19.
(FiGDRES). Part III.
An
(FINISH). Page 34.
III.
IY.
II.
COft
(FOUR-HAND REEL).
(Cojt CAifleAn An T>oicf6 Castlebridge
OPENING.
(a) gAbAit ctmceALL.
(LEAD ROUND). Gentlemen take
partner's left hand in their
right, couples lead round in
circle to right to their own
place [8 bars].
(6) fflA'lAiftr CAob.
(CHANGE SIDES). Both couples ad-
vance, still retaining hands,
to meet in centre [2 bars], re-
tire [2 bars], advance as be-
fore [2 bars], opposite couple
release hands, leading couple
pass between partners of op-
posite couple, and cross to
the other side, partners of
opposite couple also continue
across to place of leading
couple [2 bars], both couples
advance [2 bars], retire [2
bars], advance again and
cross back to own place, the
opposite couple this time
passing between the partners
of leading couple [4 bars].
/Ati CotoAil/.
(BODY).
(a) gAOAil cimceAtt.
(LEAD ROUND). As in I. (a) [8
bars].
(6) tU cliACAin.
(SiDEs). As in (a) of " Square "
4 hand reel. (Page 54). [16
bars].
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SOSA.
Sop A ti-Aon.
(FIBST FIGUBE).
(a) Aft AJAi-6 if Afi 5-cul.
(ADVANCE AND RETIRE). Both coup-
les advance to centre, and re-
tire [4 bars], take both hands,
couples dance round each
other and back to place [4
bars].
Ift 1f> mtlA CAtt.
ANCE WITH OPPOSITE). Couples
advance and retire [4 bars],
both gentlemen cross to op-
posite ladies, take both
hands, couples dance round
each other, and back to
same position [4 bars], coup-
les advance and retire [4
bars], gentlemen cross back
to own partner, take both
hands, couples dance round
and back to place [4 bars].
p A T)6.
(SECOND FIGUBE).
(a) p.Ainne cfiiuift.
(HANDS ROUND THREE). Leading
lady advances to opposite
couple, passes between them,
turns ; a!l three take hands,
dance round in ring to right
[4 bars], dance back to left,
release hands, leading lady
falls back to place [4 bars],
leading gentleman advances
and performs same figure
with opposite couple [8
bars].
(DANCE ROUND). Partners take
both hands, couples dance
round each other and back
to place [8 bars}
IY.
Sof A Cfti.
(THIRD FIGURE).
The 2nd figure repeated by
opposite couple.
Sop A ce^tAit\.
(FotBTH FIGURE).
(a) "OeAp tAtriA cueAftiA.
(RIGHT HANDS ACROSS). All giv*
right hands across in centre,
dance round to right [4
bars], release right hands,
give left hands across, dance
back to place [4 bars].
(6) SUUnA-6 bAn.
(LADIES CHAIN (a) ). Page 27.
(FINISH).
(a) I,UOAT> An pAitine.
(BEND THE RING). Couples meet
each other, all give hands
round in extended ring, all
advance to centre, raising
the hands, thus closing the
ring [2 bars], retire to extend
ring [2 bars], advance as be-
fore [2 bars], retire, and fall
back to place [2 bars],
(h) tAm Aft tAim nmceAtt.
(CHAIN). All give right hand to
own partner, continue with
left to opposite, right to own,
left to opposite, and back to
place [8 bars], partners take
both hands, couples dance
round each other, and back
to place [8 bars].
(c) JjAftAi
(LEAD
ROUND). As in I. (a) [8
bars].
NOTE, The Body (II.) must le danced,
at the end of each figure.
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pojic
(FOUR-HAND JIG).
(pleijteACA tiA t)Ann-oAtn Humours of
Bandon.)
(LEAD ROUND). Page 15.
An
An
(BODY)
(a)
(Slots). Gentlemen dance side-
step behind, ending in ris-
ing-step ; ladies to left in
front, ending with shuffle [4
bars], side-step back to place.
gentlemen in front, ending
as before [4 bars].
(HALF RIGHT AND LEFT). Part-
ners take both hand?, turn
[2 bars], gentlemen exchange
places, passing left arm to
left, ladies "immediately fol-
low, passing right arm to
right [4 bars], partners take
both hands, turn [2 bars].
tlA ctlACAIIl.
(SIDES). Same as (a).
CjteApiA teAt-CAOib.
(HALF RIGHT AND LEFT). Same as
(6).
(FIGURES). Part III.
ifieAt>.
(FINISH). Page 34.
The above is danced to the air of the
same name.
fi4
tu 1 5
(FOUR-HAND JIG).
(pojit tiA tub Hook jig.)
(SET). Gentlemen take partners'
right hands in their right,
all set to time in place, part-
ners facing each other [8
bars].
inlinn i ii-uilinn.
(LADIES LINK ARMS). Ladies link
right arms in centre, turn
[4 bars], break off to own
partner with left arm, turn
[2 bars], dance in place [2
bars].
uilmn i n-uilitin.
(GENTLEMEN LINK ARMS). Gen-
tlemen repeat (II.) [8 bars].
Half-turn " Four hand
1 Half-turn " Four-hand
' Half-turn " Four-hand
Same as (V.)
(Page 58).
Same as (VI.)
(Page 68).
Same as (VII.)
(Page 58).
Same as (VIII.) " Half-turn '' Four-hand
(Page 68).
Repeated at the discretion of the
dancers.
65
ftirmce
(LONG DANCE).
(An tlitince CiAfipAnJeAC Kerry Dance.)
DANCED TO JIG-TIME.
(Preferably Single-jig).
POSITION. Partners stand facing each
other, ladies on one side in line, and
gentlemen opposite them in line, (see
Part II., page 11). Dance is com
menced by the two top couples, all
the others awaiting their turn.
Anorm 'p An^ll.
(BALANCE). Gentleman of lead-
ing couple and lady of
second couple face each other,
and similarly the lady of
leading couple and gentle-
man of 2nd couple, balance
to time in place [4 bars].
UMTIA
(RIGHT HANDS ACROSS). Gentle-
man of leading couple gives
right hand to right hand of
lady of 2nd couple, similarly
lady of leading coupls and
gentleman of 2nd couple, all
dance full round to left [1
bars], release hands.
-Anonn '
(BALANCE). As in I. [4 bars].
CIS ipce^C.
(LEFT HANDS ACROSS). As in II.
giving left hands instead of
right, dance round to right
[4 bars].
(ADVANCE DOWN CENTRE). Lead-
ing gentleman takes part-
ner's right hand in his left,
both advance down between
lines of dancers [4 bars], re-
lease hands, turn, gentleman
takes partner's left hand in
his right, return to place,
release hands [4 bars].
.
(DANCE ROUND). Gentleman of
leading couple passes round
at back of gentleman of 2nd
couple, his partner at the
same time passing round at
back of lady of 2nd couple,
each meeting the other be-
low the 2nd couple [2 bars],
gentlemen of leading and
2nd couples take own part-
ners' both Hands, two coup-
les dance round each other
in circle, 2nd couple finish-
ing up at head of line, and
leading couple coming to rest
in place vacated by 2nd
couple [6 bars].
The leading couple and 3rd couple
now dance together (2nd couple resting),
he same movements being repeated, the
5rd couple finish up in place vacated
by leading couple, and leading couple
come to rest in place vacated by 3rd
couple. Leading couple then dance with
4th couple and 2nd and 3rd couples
dance together. The movement is thus
continued until all are dancing, the
couples changing places each time. The
dance is generally concluded when the
eading couple have returned to tieir
original position.
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ttmnce
(LONG DANCE).
(.An ttinnce Uomnre Divided Dance,)
DANCED TO JIG-TIME.
(Preferably Single-jig).
POSITION. Partners stand facing each
other as in the Kerry Dance.
Siop ipci5 ip Atmn$.
(CAST OFF AND RETURN). Gentle-
man advances down between
the two lines of dancers, his
partner advancing parallel
to him on the outside be-
hind the ladies [4 bars], turn
and return to place [4 bars].
Siop ipce^C.
(ADVANCE DOWN CENTRE). Gentle-
man takes partner's right
hand in his left, both ad-
vance down between lines [4
bars], return to place [4 bars].
liib ru tnn^.
(Ciiosa AND CIRCLE). Gentleman
takes partner's right hand,
lady crosses to opposite side,
release hands, lady passes
round back of gentleman of
next couple, and follows her
partner round back of lady
of next oouple, both return
to place [8 bars].
Tlmnci-0 cimCeAU.
(DANCE ROUND). Partners take
both hands, dance round next
couple, the lower couple
gaining a place each time
as in " Kerry Dance."
The dance is commenced only by the
leading couple. The above movements
are repeated with one couple after an
other until all are dancing.
III.
1Y.
ttirmce
(LONG DANCE).
(.An finince tiiAimneAc Hop time.)
NOTE. The hop, or slip, jig is in the
somewhat peculiar 9-8 time, and
requires a particular step which
should be learned before attempt-
inn this dance.
POSITION. As in Kerry Danct>. (Page 65).
(RIGHT HAND3 ACROSS). Leading
and second couple give right
hands across, dance round
as in (II.) Kerry Dance [4
bars].
(LEFT HANDS ACROSS). Release
right hands, turn, give left
hands, dance back to place
[4 bars].
"oeif e^t.
(CIRCLE TO RIGHT). All release
hands, continue to dance
round in same direction in
a circle to own place [4 bars].
(CIRCLE TO LEFT). Turn and re-
peat same in circle to left
and back to place [4 bars].
(DANCE IN RING TO LEFT). Part-
ners of two couples join
bands round in ring, dance
round thus to left [4 bars].
(DANCE IN Rim TO RIGHT). Re-
peat same back to place in
opposite direction [4 bars].
(DANCE ROUND). Gentlemen take
both hands of own partner,
two couples dance round
each other in circle, finishing
up as described in Kerry
Dance. (Page 65).
The above movements are continued
from couple to couple until all are
dancing.
VI.
11.
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ttirmce
(LONG DANCE).
(PAUAI tuimnij Limerick Walls.)
DANCED TO REEL TIME.
POSITION. Each act of two couples stands
facing each other as shown in dia-
gram :
X (!)
(2)
X (3)
O (4)
X (5)
O (6)
All couples start the dance together.
A? 5-CUt.
(ADVANCE AND RETIBE). Gentle-
men take partners' left hands
in their right, advance to
other couple and retire [4
bars].
Up ex.\pi-A le.At-c.Aoit:>.
(HALF RIGHT AND LEFT). Gentle-
men change places with each
other, passing left arm to
left arm [2 bars], ladies then
follow and change places
with each other, passing
right arm to right arm [2
bars].
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mtiA tx\ll.
(DANCE WITH OPPOSITE). Gentle-
men advance and take op-
posite ladies two hands, turn
and fall back to place [4
bars].
(TURN AND REVERSE). Take own
partner's two hands, turn in
place finishing up to face in
the opposite direction, com-
mence dance again with
couple on other side [4 bars].
In this manner a place is
gained each time and the
couples opposite each other
are continually changing.
Thus suppose six couples, re-
presented by numbers, to be
taking part, the following
diagram will give their posi-
tions at commencement of
dance and on its repetition
a second time:
12, 34, 66.
(Position at start, 1 dancing
with 2, 3 with 4, and 5 with
6).
2, l_4, 36, 5.
(Position at repetition of
dance, 1 dancing with 4, 3
with 6, 2 and 5 retting].
II.
III.
IY;
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ftirmce
(COUNTRY DANCE).
vim TIA n-jAll Donegal Dance)
DANCED TO REEL TIME.
POSITION. Couples stand in a ring, ladies
on right of their partners.
An
(BEAT ROUND). Take hands all
round in ring, dance to left
[2 bars], set [2 bars], dance
back to right [2 bars], set
[2 bars].
(TURN LADIES). Gentlemen take
both hands of ladies on left,
turn them [4 bars], release
hands, return to own part-
ners, take both hands, turn
in place [4 bars].
tlilmn i n-uilinn.
(LiNK ARMS). Gentlemen link
right arm with ladies on left.
turn [2 bars], return to own
partners with left arm. turn
[2 bars], return to ladies on
left with right arm, turn
[2 bars], back again to own
partners with left arm, turn
in place [2 bars].
(LEAD ROUND). Gentlemen place
right hand on partners' left
shoulder taking her left hand
in his left, lead round in
circle thus [16 bars], com-
mence dance again in what-
ever position you finish.
PART V.
Otbcr Dances ana Dance music:
Step Dance*,
flflure or "Set" Dances,
pantomimic Dances,
Otfter Round and ona Dances,
Dance musk.
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STEP DANCES.
By the term step dances is meant the
ordinary " step " jigs, reels, hornpipes,
and hop-jigs, as distinct from Round,
Long, and Figure dances. As has been
already stated, no attempt has been
made in this work to teach the many
steps of these dances, but a few remarks
are offered on the mode of dancing them
generally, with special reference to the
position to be occupied by the dancers
and the movements which are customary
between the dancing of the actual steps.
THE jig is in six-eight time, which may
be in structure either single or double,
a difference which is explained under
the heading of Danoe Music. Jigs are
divided into two parts of eight bars
each. For purposes of dancing, each
part is played twice before proceeding
to play the other part to conform with
the usual mode of dancing jigs. The
dancer commences with the right foot,
dances his steps till the completion of
eight bars, when he doubles the step,
that is, dances it over again, the left foot
this time doing exactly what the right
foot did during the first eight bars, and
vice versa. This completes a double
step, after which the dancers give hands
across and dance round to right and
back again to left during the next six-
teen bars, when the steps are resumed,
and so on. The jig may be danced
singly or by one or more couples ; in
the former case the dancer, on the com-
pletion of each double set of steps,
dances round in a circle during sixteen
bars. If danced with a partner the
couple commence by taking hands, and
advancing during four bars, retiring in
four bars, turn partner round to right
Jig
and place her in a position opposite him
where she will dance her steps. Be-
tween each set of double steps the part-
ners give right hands across in centre,
and dance round to right [6 bars], fall
back to place and shuffle [2 bars], then
left hands across, dance round to left,
and fall back to place as before. When
two couples dance the jig, all four cross
hands in the centre. In Irish dances
the term " dancing foot " is applied to
the foot which is off the floor, for ex-
ample, in the jig steps the right foot
leads off with the " rising step;" in this
case the right foot is the dancing foot. On
doubling the jig, however, the left foot
leads off; in this case the left is the
dancing foot.
Reel THE reel is written in two-four or com-
mon time and is always danced singly
that is, the parts are never doubled.
Steps are danced to eight bars, then the
dancers glide round in a circle to the
next 8 bars, when they resume their
steps, performing as a rule the reverse of
the former step. In some places the
" side-step " is substituted for the glide
round ; in this case the man invariably
dances to the right behind his partner
and back to place in front of her. This
form, though more fatiguing, is some-
what more graceful than the glide round.
It is the custom in many places to di-
vide the reel into two portions, the first
portion consisting of simple, graceful
movements, wholly devoid of trebling,
the second portion consisting almost
solely of the most difficult trebling steps.
The division between the two parts is
usually marked by the partners giving
hands across and dancing round as in
the jig. This is the most general mode of
dancing a reel ; in Donegal, however, it is
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usual for one or two men to place their
partners on the right hand and face
the player in a line across the floor.
After dancing four bars in this position
the men swing their partners to a posi-
tion facing them, and the remainder of
the danoe consists of dancing a step to
one part (eight bars) of the music and
turning partners and marking time to
the other part.
THE hornpipe, like the reel, is written
in two-four, or common time, but with
a difference in structure which is ex-
plained under the heading of Dance
Music. It is usually danced by one
man alone, or by two men who stand
opposite each other. It is rarely danced
by women. Like the jig, it is danced
to double time, sixteen bars being de-
voted to steps and 16 more to a kind
of promenade or glide round in a circle
keeping time to the music by the simple
one, two, three, movement. When
danced by two it assumes the character
of a friendly contest, each man dancing
his steps in turn, one resting while the
other is dancing. In Donegal the horn-
pipe is usually danced with twelve steps,
each step having an appropriate "cover"
or finish differing from the steps.
THE hop-jig is in the unusual nine-eight
time and consists of two parts of
eight bars each. The music is doubled
as in the jig, that is, the first part of
eight bars is played twice, then the
second part twice, and so on ; the dance
on the other hand is performed like the
reel, namely, eight bars of stepping fol-
lowed by eight bars of promenade round,
then eight bars of stepping, and so on
to the end of the dance. It is usually
danced by one or more couples, each
Horn-
pipe
Hop-jig
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couple dancing independently of the
other couples. The couples stand facing
each other and at the opening of the
music all go round in a semi-circle to
the right [3 bars], turn to the right [1
bar], dance back to original position
[3 bars], turn in position to left [1 b'ar].
Steps are then danced during the next
8 bars, when the glide round in a semi-
circle is resumed, and so on. This glide
round between the steps is simple though
peculiar and when well danced looks
very graceful. With the first beat of
the music the toe of the right foot is
advanced some distance, at the next ac-
cent of the music the toe of the left
foot is placed behind the right heel, to
the next two accents of the music the same
movement is repeated, except that while
in the first movement the dancer ad-