Page:The Modern Dances (1914) Walker.djvu/64

This page has been proofread, but needs to be validated.

60
THE MODERN DANCES

bending the right knee place the toe of the left foot directly behind the right heel. As you straighten the right knee throw the weight onto the left foot and repeat the step with the right foot, bending the left knee. Once more with the left foot and again with the right, completing the four introductory steps. The above description must be just reversed for the lady.

First Figure

Position, as shown in Illustration 6, which is assumed immediately on completion of the four introductory steps.

Starting with the outside foot, take four forward steps—counting one, two, three, four. On the fifth step bend, straighten up and turn on six, and hold this position through the counts seven and eight. See Illustration 12.

Now take four steps in the opposite direction, bend on five, straighten up and turn on six and hold through seven and eight as above. This completes the figure and leaves you in the same position as at starting. Repeat this figure before starting the next.

Second Figure

Position, as shown in Illustration 6.

Counting one, step forward with the outside foot; two, step forward with the inside foot, and bend; three, straighten, extend the outside foot