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THE HESITATION WALTZ
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left. These are three quick steps—right, one; left, two; right, three—one count to each step—the regular waltz step. Repeat.

Now study the diagram.

The Lady—Lesson 1

Position, as shown in Illustration 1.

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DIAGRAM SHOWING THE LADY'S STEPS REPEATED FORWARD TWICE.

Starting with the right foot take one step to the side, counting one. On this step throw all the weight of the body onto the right foot, rise on the toe, keeping the right 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 the position through the counts two, three is what gives the dance its name—the Hesitation Waltz.