159. Terms used to Describe the Movements of Dances.

Balancez.--Set to partners.

Chaine Anglaise.--The top and bottom couples right and left.

Chaine Anglaise double.--The right and left double.

Chaine des Dames.--The ladies' chain.

Chaine des Dames double.--The ladies' chain double, which is performed by all the ladies commencing at the same time.

Chassez.--Move to the right and left.

Chassez croisez.--Gentlemen change places with partners, and back again.

Demie Chaine Anglaise.--The four opposite persons half right and left.

Demie Promenade.--All eight half promenade.

Dos-à-dos.--The two opposite persons pass around each other.

Demie Moulinet.--The ladies all advance to the centre, giving hands, and return to places.

La Grande Chaine.--All eight chassez quite round, giving alternately right and left hands to partners, beginning with the right.

Le Grand Rond.--All join hands and advance and retire twice.

Pas d'Allemande.--The gentlemen turn the partners under their arms.

Traversez.--The two opposite persons change places.

Vis-à-vis.--The opposite partner.

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