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Quadrille
Paine of Almack's 3rd Set by James Paine, 1816

Introduction and Honours (8 bars)
4 bars	The first couple advance and retire
4 bars	The first couple advance again, the man leaves his lady on the left of the opposite man and returns back to his place
2 bars	The two ladies cross the set into opposite places as the first man passes between them and turns to face them
2 bars	The two ladies Chassez Croisez to change sides as the man sets before them
2 bars	The two ladies cross the set again, the man passes between them back to his place
2 bars	The two ladies change sides again, avoiding the second man
4 bars	The first lady crosses home and makes a Balancé to her partner
4 bars	The first couple two hand turns (the second couple may turn too, 3 Chassés Jetté and Assemblé)
8 bars	The head couples Chain des Dames
8 bars	The head couples Promenade to change places, then half Chaine Anglaise home
Repeat for each couple in turn.

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