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Quadrille
Six New French Country Dances

Introduction and Honours (8 bars)
4 bars	The first lady and her opposite swap places giving their right hands in passing, and rigadon
4 bars	The first lady and her opposite swap back giving their left hands in passing, and rigadon
4 bars	The head couples join right hands with their partners, quarter turn the men into the centre; all four join hands in a line and balancez
4 bars	The head couples continue to hold their partners right hand, join left hands in a promenade hold and cross to opposite positions
4 bars	The first lady and her opposite advance and retire
4 bars	The first lady and her opposite pass back to back
4 bars	The head couples advance and retire
4 bars	The head couples half Chaine Anglaise back home
Repeat the dance for 2nd, 3rd and 4th lady

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