Use slow rhythmic waltz music for exercises 4 to 7.
Combination of Hand and Foot Movements.—Waltz music at first and later 6/8 time.
Forward Balance (Fig. [75]).—Step forward on right foot, left foot extended in fourth position back; right hand in fourth position, left hand in second.
Backward Balance (Fig. [76]).—Step back on the left foot, raising the right foot in elevated third position in front; right hand in third position in front of waist, left hand in fifth position. Counterpart, starting with left foot.
Courtesy (Fig. [77]).—Grasp the skirt lightly at either side between the fingers, keeping the backs of the hands forward; hands in second position. Point the right toe in second position. Count, “One, Two.” Lifting the heels, turn on both toes until you face toward the left. Count, “Three, Four.”
Place the left foot in fourth position back of right foot, bending both knees as if you were sitting down. Count, “Five, Six.” Slightly spread the skirt. N. B.—Keep the body erect from the waist up.
Rise to the standing position, drawing the right foot backward into the first position. Count, “Seven, Eight.”
Counterpart for Courtesy to the left. Music, Gavotte or Schottische played slowly.
Highland Fling Step (Fig. [78]).—Point right foot to second position, right arm is bent at elbow and wrist, left arm is almost in fifth position. Hop on left foot, at the same time bringing right foot in very elevated fifth position back of left knee. Hop on left foot bringing right foot in front of knee; hop on left foot bringing right foot back of knee again. Repeat to the left with hands in corresponding positions.
Hornpipe Step (Fig. [79]).—Keeping feet in first position, walk forward on the heels very quickly, taking steps of about 1 inch in length. Look up and with the hands keep pulling down an imaginary rope, moving one hand constantly above the other.