| Measures. | |
| First couple forward | 2 |
| Gentlemen back to place, leaving lady in center, facing him | 2 |
| Second couple the same | 4 |
| Third couple the same | 4 |
| Fourth couple the same | 4 |
| Ladies join hands, back to back; circle | 4 |
| Gentlemen forward and all address | 4 |
| All balance | 4 |
| Turn partners to places | 4 |
The entire figure is performed four times, the first, second, third and fourth couples leading in rotation.
First Couple Forward.—The first couple walk four steps forward. The lady then turns facing her partner, who retires, with a bow, to place. The same movement is performed by each of the other couples in succession. This leaves the four ladies standing in the center, back to back.
Ladies Join Hands, Circle.—The ladies join hands and swing around in a circle to the left, ending face to face with partners, as before. Ladies then release hands.
Gentlemen Forward and All Address.—The four gentlemen step forward, each giving his right hand to his partner and his left to the lady at the left and address.
Balance and Turn Partners to Places.—Balance in position and turn partners to places.
| Measures. | |
| Head couples forward and back | 4 |
| First lady and second gentleman to sides | 4 |
| Six forward and back, twice | 8 |
| Two forward and back | 4 |
| Two forward, address, and face partners | 4 |
| Four hands half around | 4 |
| Half right and left | 4 |
Danced twice by head couples and twice by sides.
Head Couples Forward and Back.—The head couples walk four steps forward and retire four steps.
First Lady and Second Gentleman to Sides.—The head couples forward again; the first lady places herself on the left of the third gentleman; the second gentleman takes his position on the right of the fourth lady; the first gentleman and second lady return to their respective places.