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THE ARGENTINE TANGO
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forward, point the toe in and face the partner; four, point the toe out and face forward, keeping the weight on the inside foot. Repeat this eight times.

Third Figure

Position, as shown in Illustration 6.

Counting one, step forward with the outside foot; two, forward with the inside foot; three, forward with the outside; four, forward with the inside; five, cross the outside foot over the inside, face the partner and bend; six, straighten and face in the opposite direction; seven, extend the outside foot (which is now the man's right and the lady's left), point the toe forward and hold this position through eight, keeping the weight on the inside foot. On the next five counts take five steps in the direction you are now facing. On six, turn, and hold through seven and eight. This brings you back to the original position. Repeat.

Fourth Figure—The Scissors

Position, as shown in Illustration 6.

Starting with the inside foot, take three steps forward. On the fourth extend the outside foot, rest the weight on it for the fraction of a second, give a short, quick "brush" with the toe and swing the foot across the other, the fifth count being a step in the opposite direction. Six and