A variation of this figure is sometimes introduced as follows: When the exchange of partners has been effected, instead of resuming positions in quadrille, the head couples remain facing their respective side couples, and a “ladies’ chain” is made on each side of the quadrille by each two facing couples. There is no objection to this if there be plenty of room, but where limited, it is better to execute a “ladies’ grand chain” with the couples at their places.
| Measures. | |
| All right hand to partner, right and left half around | 8 |
| Reverse to places | 8 |
| Head couples forward and back | 4 |
| Forward and address | 4 |
| All ladies balance to the right (exchange partners) | 8 |
| All waltz (with new partners) | 16 |
| Head couples repeat. | |
| Side couples: the same twice. | |
| All right and left hand around | 8 |
| Reverse to places and address | 8 |
PRINCE IMPERIAL QUADRILLE.
As usual in all quadrilles, during the first eight bars of music, each gentleman addresses first his own partner, then the lady on his left.
| Measures. | |
| Head couples to the right and address | 4 |
| Take side ladies, and go opposite | 4 |
| Ladies’ grand chain (without gentlemen) | 8 |
| All chassez to right and left | 4 |
| Turn partners, head couples at opposite places. | 4 |
Head couples repeat as they stand.
Side couples: the entire figure, twice.
Head Couples to the Right and Address.—The first couple moves to the right and stops, facing the third couple, and the second couple stops facing the fourth couple. All address.
Take Side Ladies and Go Opposite.—Retaining his partner’s right hand in his right hand, the first gentleman takes the third lady’s right hand in his left and conducts the two ladies to the second couple’s place. In the same way the second gentleman leads his partner and the fourth lady to the first couple’s place.