is an extremely graceful and spirited dance, in a continual chassez. An unlimited number may join; it is danced in couples, as waltzing.
145. The Galopade Quadrilles.
| 1st. | Galopade. |
| 2nd. | Right and left, sides the same. |
| 3rd. | Set and turn, hands all eight. |
| 4th. | Galopade. |
| 5th. | Ladies' chain, sides the same. |
| 6th. | Set and turn partners all eight. |
| 7th. | Galopade. |
| 8th. | Tirois, sides the same. |
| 9th. | Set and turn partners all eight. |
| 10th. | Galopade. |
| 11th | Top lady and bottom gentleman advance and retire, the other six do the same. |
| 12th. | Set and turn partners all eight. |
| 13th. | Galopade. |
| 14th. | Four ladies advance and retire, gentlemen the same. |
| 15th. | Double ladies' chain. |
| 16th. | Set and turn partners all eight. |
| 17th. | Galopade. |
| 18th. | Poussette, sides the same. |
| 19th. | Set and turn. |
| 20th. | Galopade waltz. |
146. The Mazurka.
This dance is of Polish origin—first introduced into England by the Duke of Devonshire, on his return from Russia. It consists of twelve movements; and the first eight bars are played (as in quadrilles) before the first movement commences.
147. The Redowa Waltz
is composed of: three parts, distinct from each other. 1st, The Pursuit. 2nd, The waltz called Redowa. 3rd, The waltz a Deux Temps, executed to a peculiar measure, and which, by a change of the rhythm, assumes a new character. The middle of the floor must he reserved for the dancers who execute the promenade, called the pursuit, while those who dance the waltz turn in a circle about the room. The position of the gentleman is the same as for the waltz. The gentleman sets out with the left foot, and the lady with the right. In the pursuit the position is different, the gentleman and his partner face, and take each other by the hand. They advance or fall back at pleasure, and balance in advance and backwards. To advance, the step of the pursuit is made by a glissade forward, without springing,