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Quadrille
Sett 1, White's Quadrilles

Introduction and Honours (8 bars)
8 bars	The head couples Chaine Anglaise (the four opposites advance with 3 Chassés Jetté and Assemblé to change places, in passing give right hands to opposites and left to partners; repeat to return home)
4 bars	The head couples Balancé to partners (the head couples turn to face each other, Balancé and Sissone Balotté Jetté and Assemblé)
4 bars	The head couples two hand turn around to the left (3 Chassés Jetté and Assemblé)
8 bars	The head couples Chaine des Dames (the head ladies pass each other in the centre, giving right hands, then turn the opposite man with left hands; meet again in the centre with right hands, and turn partners with left, ending at home positions)
4 bars	The head couples Promenade to change places (the head men take their partners in crossed hand promenade hold, and change situations passing to the right, 3 Chassés Jetté and Assemblé)
4 bars	The head couples half Chaine Anglaise (the head couples return home passing opposites with right hands, and partners with left, 3 Chassés Jetté and Assemblé)
The side couples repeat the dance

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