The Hesitation Waltz
The Man—Lesson 1
Position, as shown in Illustration 1.
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DIAGRAM SHOWING THE MAN'S STEPS REPEATED BACKWARD TWICE.
Starting with the left foot take one step to the side, counting one. On this step throw all the weight of the body onto the left foot, rise on the toe, keeping the left knee straight, and in this position finish the count—two, three. See Illustration 13. The position shown should be assumed on the count of one and held through two and three. This holding of position through the counts two, three is what gives the dance its name—the Hesitation Waltz.
Now take one step backward with the right foot, stopping it almost on a line behind the left. Second, the left foot backward and slightly to the side. Third, draw the right foot up to the
