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14 to (4) posterior fourth position; right foot steps to (5) anterior third position. It is usually repeated several times. Executed in closed position of the couple.

Execution of the figure occupies two measures of music; steps done in half-time are indicated by the word "and," instead of a number. The learner will find it useful to chant the count aloud, avoiding stress on the half-count of "and."

Let it be understood that the word "and," used in counting, has the above significance in descriptions to come.

7. A figure whose execution occupies three measures. The steps of the first bar are quick, those of the second slower; the difference of speed should be emphasised.

First bar: As the left foot crosses over to "3," it will be noted that the next placement of the right foot is marked "and"; this is done because the time occupied by the little movement is only one-half beat. In practice the steps are counted, one, two, three and four. The left foot's step marked "4" is a coupé; as the foot is planted, it displaces the right foot; which takes a position extended to the rear, raised from the floor.