Capers, are when in rising or leaping from the Ground, one Leg beats against the other, which we call Cutting.
Fallings, are when the Body, being out of its proper Poise, falls by its own Weight.
Slidings, are when, in moving, the Foot slides on the Ground.
Turnings, are when the Body turns either one way or the other.
Cadence or Time, is a right understanding of the different Measures, and Observation of the most remarkable places in the Tune.
Figures, are Tracts made by Art, on which the Dancer is to move.
Before I proceed to demonstrate what I have already explain’d, I shall describe the Room or Stage, where Dancing is perform’d; as also the different Tracts or Figures to be made thereon, and the Posture and Presence of the Body, in which the Performer ought to stand.
Of the Stage, Room, or School.
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Stage or Dancing-Room