Swedish Step from “Kulldansen” (Fig. [80]).—Place right heel in second position, arms in second position modified. Bow to the right, bending at the waist. Repeat to the left with the left heel in the second position, right foot in first position. Repeat several times.
Spanish Circle with Hands (Fig. [81]).—Kneel on the left knee. With both hands make circles going from left to right, sweeping from third position at floor level to fifth position and back again, four times.
Combination of Dance Steps—First Position (Fig. [82]).—Left foot in fifth position front. Swing the left foot in circle to fifth position in back. Right hand holding skirt in third position in front, left hand holding skirt in third position amplified.
Second Position (Fig. [83]).—As left foot arrives in back of right, swing arms to third position amplified. Move the left foot to second position.
Third Position (Fig. [84]).—Move the left foot to the fifth position in front, kicking the right foot in second position elevated. Right hand in third position; left hand in third position amplified.
Pose on Toe Tips (Fig. [85]).—Rise on the tips of the toes, the feet as close together as possible, bringing the hands from the first to the fifth position.
When the pupil has mastered these very skilfully arranged series of dancing poses, steps, and exercises she has learned how to dance; that is, she is in a position, after watching any new dance for a short time, to go on the floor with a leader.
Women in the prime of life will be interested to know that in twenty lessons of one-half hour each, given at the Women’s University Club under the able instruction of Miss Rabinovitz,[8] to a class of women ranging in age from thirty to fifty years, two-thirds of whom had either never learned to dance or who had not danced since childhood, not only learned the above various dancing steps and exercisers, but also the following dances.
The Folk Dances were: The Tantouli (Swedish); Ace of Diamonds (Danish); Reap the Flax (Swedish); and the Sailor’s Hornpipe (English). This last dance was especially for the very excellent exercise which it afforded. The Minuet was taught for form, grace of movement, and exercise. There were also taught the Hesitation Waltz, the Maxixe, and the Lulu Fado.
Outdoor Exercise.—Outdoor exercise must be regarded as one of the essentials to good health, and as such must be classed with food, clothing, bathing, and sleep.