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THE HESITATION WALTZ
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Other Hesitation Waltz Figures

Position, as shown in Illustration 1.

Start as at the beginning. Hesitate, waltz; hesitate, waltz—four measures. On the fifth measure the lady passes under the man's left arm. (See Illustration 15.) On the next measure both balance forward, the man on the left foot, the lady on the right. (See Illustration 16.) Balance backward, balance forward again and on the next backward balance both swing into original position and repeat the whole figure.


Position, as shown in Illustration 1.

Hesitate, waltz, hesitate—three measures. On the fourth measure dip (counting one, two, three), instead of waltz. The man dips backward and the lady forward. This will be found a simple and graceful figure and can be repeated as often as desired.


THE TWINKLE

Position, as shown in Illustration 6.

Both on the left foot balance forward, counting one, two, three. Then balance backward, counting one, two. On the three count, change