A Diametrical Line, is that which goes cross the Room from side to side, as is shewn by the Line L.
The Circular Line, is that which goes round the Room, as is express’d by the Letter M.
The Oblique Line, is that which goes cross the Room, from Corner to Corner, as may be seen by the Line N.
Every one of these Lines, or Tracts, may jointly or separately form the Figure of a Dance, on which may be described the Positions and Steps, as in Figure O. The beginning of which Tract, is shewn by the Character representing the Posture or Presence of the Body, which must be join’d to it, to shew the Position of the Body at the beginning of the Dance.
Of the Positions.
There are ten Sorts of