This is a very graceful, attractive dance, and performed in the same time as the Polka-Mazourka, i. e., three-four time.
When first introduced it was customary to begin with a promenade movement, but is now generally commenced with the circular figure. The original style of this dance is almost lost, a kind of elongated polka step being substituted for it. No one who is really acquainted with the original method would ever commit this error.
Position.—Third, right foot in front.
FIRST STEP.
Spring onto the left foot into the second position, turning half round and well bending the knee; the right foot meanwhile being drawn up close in front over the instep of the left, gliding it along the floor in the second position.
SECOND STEP.
Transfer the weight of the body to the right foot.
THIRD STEP.
Draw up left foot into fifth position behind, and rest the weight onto it, raising the right foot slightly in front.